About This Deal

Danaher Corporation acquired Kaltenbach & Voigt (KaVo), a transaction completed in January 2004.

Kaltenbach & Voigt (KaVo) operates in Dental, is based in Biberach, Germany. Danaher entered the dental business in 2004 through the acquisition of Kaltenbach & Voigt GmbH & Co KG (KaVo), a leading dental-equipment maker.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Danaher Corporation
Target
Kaltenbach & Voigt (KaVo)
Value
Not disclosed
Date
January 2004
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Biberach, Germany
Segment
Dental
Announced
January 1, 2004
Closed
January 1, 2004

In Their Words

The Company added the Medical Technology line of business in 2004 through the acquisitions of Kaltenbach & Voigt GmbH & Co KG (KaVo), the Gendex business of Dentsply International Inc., and Radiometer A/S.Danaher Corporation FY04 10-K, Item 1 Business description

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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