CareFusion has completed the acquisition of Vital Signs from GE healthcare in the U.S., China and certain other geographies.
Background
CareFusion agreed to purchase Vital Signs for $500 million as we reported back in November, 2013. The first closing will see CareFusion pay GE Healthcare approximately $470 million, funded through cash on hand. The balance of the purchase price will be paid upon completion of the acquisition of the remaining international operations of Vital Signs, pending regulatory review and customary closing conditions.
Company comments
“The acquisition of Vital Signs doubles the size of our Specialty Disposables business and transforms it into an industry leader by adding global scale and a new call point in anesthesia,” said Kieran Gallahue, chairman and CEO of CareFusion. “We are in a better position to serve customers in this large, global and growing market with a broader product portfolio and complementary expertise in respiratory and anesthesia care.”
