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McKesson says it secures acquisition of Celesio through new agreements

( January 23, 2014, 23:33 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: NYSE-listed healthcare services and information technology company McKesson announced on Thursday that it has received the necessary support to acquire Frankfurt stock exchange-listed healthcare and pharmaceutical company Celesio through acquiring shares from Celesio's two largest shareholders Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH and Elliott, rescuing a deal that appeared to have failed. The deal is not subject to any closing conditions and the transactions are expected to close within 10 business days.Statement follows in full....

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