AstraZeneca To Sell Astra Tech Unit To Dentsply For $1.8B

by Lisa Levin, Benzinga Editor
June 22, 2011 2:45 AM | 17 seconds read |
AstraZeneca PLC AZN announced its plans to sell its Astra Tech dental and healthcare division to Dentsply International Inc for about $1.8 billion in cash. The sale is likely to close in the second half of 2011. AZN shares dropped 0.24% to $49.05 in after-hours trading. Read more from Benzinga's Company news.
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