The Firm is representing Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) in connection with its announced acquisition of substantially all of the assets of LMA International N.V. (“LMA”) for SGD 343.5 million in cash, which at current exchange rates translates into approximately $276 million. LMA is a public company listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange that provides laryngeal masks and other products used extensively in anesthesia and emergency care. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close later this year.
In separate transactions, the Firm is also representing Teleflex in its announced acquisition of the LMA branded laryngeal mask supraglottic airway business and certain other products in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Channel Islands.
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