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| Acquiring Party | Hansen Medical (Nasdaq:HNSN ), a developer of products using robotics for controlling catheters and catheter-based technologies. |
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| 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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