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Zimmer pays $13.35bn in cash and stock for Biomet

Executive Summary

Positioning itself to become a top competitor in the $45bn musculoskeletal market, Zimmer Holdings Inc. bought public orthopedic device maker Biomet Inc. for $13.35bn--$10.35bn in cash and $3bn in Zimmer stock. Zimmer plans to refinance some of its own debt, including an existing $250mm in notes due 2014, in addition to certain Biomet debt.

Deal Industry
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical Devices
  • Medical Devices
    • Biomaterials
    • Implantable Devices
    • Surgical Equipment & Devices
Deal Status
  • Final
Deal Type
  • Acquisition
    • Full Acquisition
    • Intra-Biotech Deal
    • Payment Includes Cash
    • Payment Includes Stock

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