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...Roche , the Swiss drug maker, launched a hostile bid for Ventana Medical Systems, a tissue-based diagnostics specialist. Ventana surged 48.7 per cent to $77.27 this week....
...Ventana Medical Systems and Danaher said they were considering a “potential co-operative effort” to thwart US-based Cytyc, which is raising its offer for Australia’s Vision to A$692m (US$517m), or A$3.25...
...Danaher’s move came as a surprise because the company had been discussing joining forces with one of the other bidders - Ventana Medical Systems, also of the US....
...Ventana Medical Systems of the US on Thursday edged ahead of its two rivals in the battle to acquire Vision Systems, an Australian supplier of medical technology, by buying a stake of 12 per cent that could...
...Ventana Medical Systems, which made the initial offer for Vision that triggered the three-way takeover race, said it would withdraw, expressing disappointment at missing ``this particular opportunity.’’...
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