Covidien Gains Ventilators Aimed At Emerging Markets Via Newport Deal
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Acquisition worth $108 million expands Covidien’s ventilator offerings, will help meet “growing customer demand in faster-growing emerging markets,” the company says.
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