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HeartWare / WorldHeart

2012 · Acquisition/Merger · $8M · Complete

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HeartWare / WorldHeart: Partially Achieved (Score: 44/100)

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announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which HeartWare will acquire WorldHeart for consideration of US$8 million, which will be paid in shares of HeartWare common stock or cash, at HeartWare s election.

Did it work? Outcome assessment

HeartWare / WorldHeart: Partially Achieved (Score: 44/100)

Strategic verdict
Partially Achieved

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