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Sanofi-Aventis Seeks1 Billion Euro Eye-Care Acquisitions
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- Publication：2011/2/15
French drug maker Sanofi-Aventis (EPA:SAN) is exploring the possibility to make four acquisitions in the ophthalmology sector for EUR1bn (USD1.35bn) in total, French daily Les Echos reported today, citing unnamed sources.
The takeover price includes earn-out payments and will be paid over a three-year period.
According to the paper, three of the targeted companies are based in the United States, while the fourth one is from Israel.
A spokesman for Sanofi has refused to comment.
Country: , USA, Israel
Sector: Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare
Target: Four eye-care companies
Buyer: Sanofi-Aventis SA
Deal size in USD: 1.4bn
Type: Corporate acquisition
Status: Bidding
SOURCE: M&A Navigator