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Boston Scientific Corporation / Endo International plc (American Medical Systems Men's Health and Prostate Health)

2015 · Asset Purchase · $1.6B · Complete

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Mar 02, 2015 Endo International Bullish

Endo characterized the AMS divestiture as accelerating its transition to a specialty pharmaceuticals company and improving balance-sheet flexibility.

Mar 02, 2015 The Boston Globe Bullish

We believe the businesses Boston Scientific is acquiring fit well into the company's existing urology business and additional focus from Boston Scientific can…

Aug 04, 2015 Star Tribune Bullish

Boston Scientific closed the $1.6B AMS deal earlier than expected, immediately consolidating its position as the largest urology device company in the US.

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Boston Scientific acquired Endo's AMS Men's Health and Prostate Health businesses for $1.6B upfront plus up to $50M based on 2016 sales, advancing Endo's transition to specialty pharma. Closed August 4, 2015.

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