Zimmer gets boost as possible bidder for Centerpulse

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Zimmer Holdings Inc.'s acquisition effort for Centerpulse was helped after regulators approved InCentive Capital AG's support for the bid. Zimmer can acquire InCentive's 18.9% share of Centerpulse if the American firm makes a formal bid.

Switzerland, InCentive Capital AG, Zimmer Holdings Inc., Centerpulse Orthopedics Inc. (Winterthur, Switzerland)

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J.P. Morgan-Bank One deal frustrates European banks

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The merger of J.P. Morgan Chase and Bank One creates another huge American banking congolmerate, and leaves European counterparts feeling they may not be able to compete against such high-powered entities.

Europe, Banking industry, Bank One Corp., ONE, JPM, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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Swiss drug maker Roche agrees to buy BioVeris for $600 million

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Roche Holding Ltd. will buy the US medical technology company BioVeris Corp. for $600 mil., with Roche ownership at 100%. The move will strengthen Roche's position in the immunochemistry market.

Pharmaceutical preparations, Medical Instruments and Supplies, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, Medical Instruments & Supplies, Pharmaceutical industry, Roche Holding Ltd., Medical test kit industry

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