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Published: 2011-08-10 06:05
BD agrees to acquire Carmel Pharma
The majority shareholders of Carmel Pharma AB  have entered into an agreement with BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) to sell approximately 95% of the ordinary share capital for an undisclosed amount paid in cash.
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BD is a leading global medical technology company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:BDX) with a market capitalisation of approximately US$ 18.6bn.

Carmel is a worldwide leader in closed drug transfer systems for handling medications. Carmel´s proprietary PhaSeal system, considered to be the gold standard in safe handling, is a unique safety solution designed to protect health care workers, patients, the drug and the hospital´s P&L.

“Carmel Pharma has achieved excellent growth over the last five years, driven by an exceptional product, a first class team of employees and very supportive shareholders," Dan Pitulia, CEO of Carmel, said. "I believe BD will be an excellent owner and it has all the capabilities to accelerate Carmel Pharma´s next phase of growth. We will benefit hugely from BD´s access to new customers and from the fact that PhaSeal is complementary to BD´s existing product range."

Read press release in English.PDF

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Visit Carmel Pharma´s websiteexternal link, opens in new window

A win-win concept: increased safety for staff reduces costs for cytostatic agentsPDF
Read article about Carmel Pharma in Nordic Life Science Review, Q2, 2011PDF

Gothenburg-based Carmel Pharma has received the Swedish Trade Council´s Grand Export Award 2011, Stora Exportpriset.opens in new window

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