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Zimmer Holdings Inc. / Centerpulse AG

2003 · Acquisition/Merger · $3.2B · Complete

Counter-bid to Smith & Nephew's March 2003 $2.35B offer. Zimmer ultimately won at ~$3.2B; closed October 2003. Made Zimmer Europe's #1 orthopedic device co. Sources: EU Commission ip_03_763, Healio, Zimmer Holdings HBS case.

Key facts

• Announced May 20, 2003
• Deal value $3.2B
• Deal type Acquisition/Merger

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