Smith & Nephew Buys Wound Care Line, Looks To Streamline Operations
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Smith & Nephew's bid to bolster its medical device businesse involves a three-pronged strategy to acquire an advanced wound care product, divest its consumer businesses, and form a joint venture for its traditional wound care products.
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