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Ccent/2015/19 - Cardinal Health / Cordis
Acquiring
Cardinal Health Inc.
Description
Company active in the pharmaceutical sector.
Acquired
Cordis Corp.
Description
Company active in the cardiology and endovascular devices sector.
Sector
Extractive and manufacturing Industries
Activity (NACE)
C3250 - Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
Applicable legislation
Art. 37(1)(a) (Law 19)
Notification thresholds
Market Share threshold
Type of merger
Conglomerate
Cooperation with sector regulators
Status
Closed
Type of Investigation
Phase 1
AdC’s decision
Case description
The notified concentration consists of the acquisition of sole control over Cordis by Cardinal Health
Timeline
2015-05-28
2015-05-05
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