SEC opens 'informal' inquiry into Centerpulse

Article Abstract:

Zimmer Holdings Inc.'s planned acquisition of Centerpulse AG has been put on hold pending the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) informal probe into the latter. The SEC is investigating Centerpulse's accounting methods.

Legal issues & crime, Strategy & planning, Capital funds & cash flow, Planning, Company legal issue, Cases, Investigations, Accounting and auditing, Powers and duties, United States. Securities and Exchange Commission, Company business planning

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Zimmer pursues a hostile bid for Centerpulse

Article Abstract:

Zimmer Holdings Inc. has made a hostile acquisition bid for Centerpulse AG. The bid stands at $3.2 billion (2.7 billion euros). Centerpulse has already accepted a acquisition bid from Smith and Nephew PLC.

Hostile takeovers

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Smith & Nephew sets acquisition of Centerpulse

Article Abstract:

Smith and Nephew PLC has reached a deal to acquire Centerpulse AG for approximately 1.5 billion pounds (2.22 billion euros). The deal is a cash and stock transaction.

United Kingdom, Smith & Nephew PLC

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