J&J Proposed Acquisition of Guidant Enters Second Phase

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and Guidant announced that they have been notified, as anticipated, that the European Commission has decided to open a second phase review into the proposed acquisition of Guidant by J&J. The companies will continue to work closely with the European Commission to address questions that may arise during the course of the detailed review procedure.

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