Monday, March 12, 2012, 4:53 AM
Japan's Asahi Kasei Corp. agrees to buy Zoll Medical Corp. (ZOLL) for $2.21B, or $93/share, a 24% premium over Zoll's Friday closing price. Asahi Kasei, Japan’s leading diversified chemical manufacturer, see emerging demand for healthcare as a strategic sector for the company in the future. (PR)
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