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Dynamic Healthcare M&A Database - 1Q08



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Acquiring Party    Symmetry Medical Inc. (NYSE: SMA - News), a manufacturer of orthopedic products.
Transferring Party    DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., a major manufacturer of orthopedic products and a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.
Sector    Medical Devices
Date    January 25, 2008
Analysis
Adds needed manufacturing capacity to service a broader customer base, builds on the relationship with DePuy and expands Symmetry's East Coast presence. DePuy commits to make minimum purchases from the New Bedford facility for a 4-year period. Deal value - $45m.




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