Dj Orthopedics Acquires Stock, Bill Business of SME

Dj Orthopedics, a global medical device company specializing in rehabilitation and regeneration products for the non-operative orthopedic and spine markets, announced the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Superior Medical Equipment (SME) for approximately $3.7 million, plus additional payments based on achievement of certain operating targets. SME is a specialized provider of orthopedic soft goods and custom and off the shelf rigid bracing products, through a stock and bill business similar to dj Orthopedics' OfficeCare segment.

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