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Philips to Acquire Marconi Medical Systems for $1.1 Billion
In a move that caps a three-year acquisition strategy directed at matching GE and Siemens as global players in the total hospital market, Royal Philips Electronics (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) has agreed to acquire Marconi Medical Systems (Cleveland, OH, USA) for US$1.1 Bill. in cash More...10 Jul 2001
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