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Stryker to acquire Vocera for nearly $3 billion

Stryker to acquire Vocera for nearly $3 billion

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By HME News Staff

Updated 1:36 PM CST, Thu January 6, 2022

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Stryker will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Vocera Communications for $79.25 per share, or a total equity value of approximately $2.97 billion and a total enterprise value of approximately $3.09 billion. “This acquisition underscores our commitment and focus on our customer," said Kevin Lobo, chairman and CEO, Stryker. “Vocera will help Stryker significantly accelerate our digital aspirations to improve the lives of caregivers and patients.” Vocera’s solutions and the ability to securely enable remote communication between patients and their families, complements Stryker's Advanced Digital Healthcare offerings, the company says. The combined business will further advance Stryker’s focus on preventing adverse events throughout the continuum of care, it says.

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