About This Deal

Danaher Corporation acquired Nobel Biocare Holding AG for approximately CHF 1.9 billion (~$1.9 billion), CHF 17.10 per share cash tender, a transaction completed in December 2014, structured as all cash (tender offer).

Nobel Biocare Holding AG operates in Dental, is based in Zurich, Switzerland, had revenue of about EUR 567 million in 2013 (approximately $780 million). Danaher completed a tender offer for Nobel Biocare Holding AG in December 2014, acquiring 97% of outstanding shares; Nobel Biocare is a leader in high-precision individualized dental prosthetics, biomaterials and digital treatment planning.

Enhanced Danaher's dental business, adding implant-based dental restoration systems.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Danaher Corporation
Target
Nobel Biocare Holding AG
Value
Approximately CHF 1.9 billion (~$1.9 billion), CHF 17.10 per share cash tender
Date
December 2014
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Zurich, Switzerland
Segment
Dental
Structure
All cash (tender offer)
Target revenue
EUR 567 million in 2013 (approximately $780 million)
Announced
September 1, 2014
Closed
December 11, 2014

In Their Words

On December 11, 2014, the Company successfully completed its tender offer for the outstanding shares of common stock of Nobel Biocare Holding AG, acquiring 97% of the outstanding shares for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately CHF 1.9 billion (approximately $1.9 billion based on exchange rates as of the date the shares of common stock were acquired) including debt assumed.Danaher Corporation FY14 10-K, acquisition note

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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