TLC writing down investment

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Toronto, Ont.-based TLC Laser Eye Centers Inc. has announced that it will take a writedown of between $17 million and $20 million in relation to its 15% stake in Orlando, Fla.-based LaserSight Inc. LaserSight, which manufactures laser eye surgery equipment, reported a $6.5 million loss in its third quarter.

Medical Instruments & Equipment, Offices and clinics of optometrists, Optical Health Centers, Offices of Optometrists, Health care industry, Medical equipment, Vision centers, TLC Laser Eye Centers Inc. (Toronto, Ontario), LaserSight Inc., LASE

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BioChem backs amended bid for N.A. Vaccine

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Laval, Que.-based BioChem Pharma Inc. has supported a revised takeover bid for Beltsville, Md.-based North American Vaccine Inc. by Deerfield, Ill.-based Baxter International Inc. for $221 million. The earlier merger deal fell apart after regulators in the United Kingdom threw up roadblocks.

Vaccines & Antigens for Human Use, Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing, Drugs, Biological Products, Biological products exc. diagnostic, Medical Instruments & Supplies, Vaccines industry, Biological products industry, North American Vaccine Inc., NVX, Shire BioChem Inc., BCHE, Baxter International Inc. (Deerfield, Illinois), BAX

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Aris Vision takes control of Gimbel

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Aris Vision Inc. is purchasing Gimbel Vision International Inc. of Calgary. The agreement calls for the founder of Gimbel Vision, Howard Gimbel, and his wife Judith Gimbel, chairwoman emeritus, to exchange their 64% stake in the company, roughly 16 million shares, for common stock of Aris.

Foreign operations, Securities issued, listed, Ophthalmological & Audiometric Eqp, Management, Ophthalmic equipment, Gimbel, Howard, Gimbel, Judith, Aris Vision Inc., Gimbel Vision International Inc.

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