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Encore Medical acquires Cefar AB of Sweden

Published in Women's Health Weekly, December 7th, 2006

Encore Medical Corporation announced that it has acquired Cefar AB, a leading European provider of electrotherapy and rehabilitation devices.

Encore plans to merge its European electrotherapy subsidiary, Compex SA, with Cefar, creating the largest electrotherapy company in the world outside of the United States. The transaction became effective on November 7, 2006. Terms were not disclosed.

Ken Davidson, the chief executive officer of Encore Medical, said, "Cefar is an excellent strategic addition to our electrotherapy business. They bring a great capacity for medical innovation and market expansion, and an outstanding European management team. We...

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