Bard bids for Venetec

AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mar 1, 2006

Interventional firm C.R. Bard has signed an agreement to purchase catheter securement systems provider Venetec for approximately $166 million in cash.

Bard's medical division in Covington, GA, will assume marketing responsibility for the San Diego-based vendor's StatLock systems. Bard expects to complete the deal following the satisfaction of customary conditions, including Hart-Scott-Rodino clearance.

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
March 2, 2006

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Bard ups Q1 guidance, March 16, 2005

Robust Q3 for Bard, October 20, 2004

Reinsdorf joins Bard, October 15, 2004

Venetec's StatLock recognized by CDC, September 13, 2002

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