CareFusion Completes $500M Vital Signs Acquisition from GE Healthcare In US, China

CareFusion

today announced the completion of its acquisition of the Vital Signs division from GE Healthcare

in the U.S., China and certain other geographies. CareFusion agreed to purchase Vital Signs for $500 million. In connection with this first closing, CareFusion paid GE Healthcare approximately $470 million, funded through cash on hand. The balance of the purchase price will be paid upon completion of the acquisition of the remaining international operations of Vital Signs, pending regulatory review and customary closing conditions.