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PHILIPS TO BUY WITT BIOMEDICAL FOR $165 MILLION

March 8, 2006

Dutch electronics company Philips Electronics NV (PHG) said Wednesday Philips will acquire Witt Biomedical Corporation, the largest independent supplier of hemodynamic monitoring and clinical reporting systems used in cardiology catheterization laboratories (Cath Labs). Subject to receipt of regulatory approval, Philips will acquire Witt Biomedical for approximately USD 165 million. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2006.

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