The firm is investigating the following transaction on behalf of shareholders.
McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK), a leading healthcare services and information technology company, and PSS World Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSSI), announced that the two companies have signed a definitive agreement under which McKesson will acquire all outstanding shares of PSS World Medical for $29.00 per share in cash. PSS World Medical and McKesson’s Medical Surgical business will combine to form a leading provider of medical supplies, services and technology to physician and extended care customers.
The total transaction, including the assumption of PSS World Medical’s outstanding debt, is valued at approximately $2.1 billion. The transaction, which has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies, is subject to customary closing conditions, including all necessary regulatory clearances and the approval of PSS World Medical’s shareholders. By the fourth year following the close of the transaction, McKesson expects to realize annual pre-tax synergies in excess of $100 million.
McKesson plans to utilize each organization’s robust distribution infrastructure, private label offerings, and sales and customer service teams to provide the best of both companies to customers. With the combined entity, customers will have access to a broader array of medical products and services coupled with the additional convenience and efficiency of working with a single delivery organization.
Following the close of the transaction, the combined business will be reported as part of McKesson’s Distribution Solutions segment, reporting to Paul Julian, executive vice president and group president, McKesson Corporation. “We are extremely excited to bring these two great organizations together under two very talented leaders”, said John H. Hammergren, chairman and chief executive officer. “Stanton McComb, who will become president of the combined business, is a 10 year veteran of McKesson and has held various senior leadership roles in the company, including serving as the president of McKesson’s Medical Surgical business since March 2011. Upon the close of the transaction, Gary Corless, president and chief executive officer of PSS World Medical, will become chief operating officer of the combined organization. These two executives have outstanding track records of delivering results and building highly motivated teams, and we are excited about the opportunity to bring together the very best of these two organizations.”
As a result of this transaction announcement, PSS World Medical has cancelled its fiscal year 2013 second quarter conference call scheduled for 10/25/12. PSS World Medical’s second quarter results will be announced with the filing of its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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