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Dynamic Healthcare M&A Database - 4Q07



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Acquiring Party    Hansen Medical (Nasdaq:HNSN ), a developer of products using robotics for controlling catheters and catheter-based technologies.
Transferring Party    AorTx, Inc, an early stage developer of “percutaneous” or catheter-based valve technology.
Sector    Medical Devices
Date    November 20, 2007
Analysis
Leverages Hanson's Sensei™ Robotic Catheter system, which is currently marketed for electrophysiology procedures, into the rapidly developing market for percutaneous heart valve therapy. With only $6m in sales and a market cap of more than $600m, Hansen seeks to augment its core technology. Deal value -- $4.2m in stock, $4.5m cash, and cancellation of $1m of AorTx liabilities. Also milestones payment of $15m in stock and another $15m in cash upon achieving certain regulatory clearances and performance levels.




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