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Elekta Inks Purchase Deal for CMS
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Wireless News
02-20-2008
Elekta Inks Purchase Deal for CMS
WIRELESS NEWS-February 20, 2008-Elekta Inks Purchase Deal for CMS (C)2008 10Meters - http://www.10meters.com
Elekta AB a provider of clinical solutions for radiation therapy and radiosurgery, announced that it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire CMS for a total cash consideration representing an enterprise value of USD 75 M.
Closing of the transaction is expected in March.
CMS is a provider in the development, sales and support of advanced radiation therapy planning solutions, supporting over 1,500 sites in clinical ...
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