Thursday, December 15, 2011

SonoSite Acquired By Fujifilm For $995M

Bothell-based ultrasound maker SonoSite is being acquired by Fujifilm Holdings in a deal worth $995M, according to the companies this morning. Fujifilm and Sonosite said that Fufijilm will acquire SonoSite for $54 per share in cash, or approximately $995M. Fujifilm is being advised by Barclays Capital and Sherman & Sterling LLP in the deal; Sonosite is being advised by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, GCA Savvian Advisors LLC, and Fenwick & West LLP.