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Dynamic Healthcare M&A Database - 4Q07



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Acquiring Party    McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK), a national pharmaceutical distributor and healthcare services company.
Transferring Party    Oncology Therapeutics Network, a US distributor of specialty oncology pharmaceuticals.
Sector    Distribution
Date    October 5, 2007
Analysis
OTN is one of the nation's largest distributors of specialty drug products, serving > 3,500 oncologists, 1,500 rheumatologists and other providers. Distribution of specialty drugs is a growth area. Deal value - $575m on sales of - $3b (0.2x reflecting the high volume/low margin nature of the business).




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