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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...
...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.’’...
...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....
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