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Dynamic Healthcare M&A Database - 2Q07



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Acquiring Party    Symmetry Medical Inc. (NYSE:SMA), a major provider of implants and related instruments and cases to the orthopedic device industry.
Transferring Party    Riley Medical Inc., a leading manufacturer of standard and custom medical cases, trays and containers with locations in the U.S. and Switzerland.
Sector    Medical Devices
Date    May 3, 2007
Analysis
Complementary product line fit and grows Symmetry's international presence, with cross-selling opportunities. Riley's US and European locations address 2 major markets and it has a 23-patent IP portfolio. Riley's presence in the spine and endoscopy markets increases Symmetry's penetration into device markets outside of traditional orthopedics. Deal value -- $45.7m.




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