AngioDynamics Completes RITA Medical Systems Acquisition
"This business combination is about growth, leadership and long-term value creation. AngioDynamics now stands as a leader in serving the needs of interventional radiologists, surgeons and other medical specialties with a compelling product portfolio of exciting technologies," said Eamonn P. Hobbs, president and chief executive officer of AngioDynamics.
RITA stock will cease to trade on The NASDAQ Global Market at the close of market on January 29, 2007 and will be delisted. Registrar and Transfer Company has been appointed exchange agent in connection with the merger and will be mailing a letter of transmittal to all RITA stockholders of record. The letter of transmittal will direct stockholders on how to surrender shares of RITA common stock in exchange for the merger consideration.
About AngioDynamics
AngioDynamics, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative medical devices used by interventional radiologists, surgeons and other physicians for the minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of peripheral vascular disease. AngioDynamics designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad line of therapeutic and diagnostic devices that enable interventional physicians, such as interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons and others, to treat peripheral vascular diseases and other non-coronary diseases. The company's diverse product line includes angiographic products and accessories, dialysis products, vascular access products, PTA products, drainage products, thrombolytic products and venous products. More information is available at www.angiodynamics.com.
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CONTACT: AngioDynamics Contacts:
AngioDynamics, Inc.
Joe Gerardi, Chief Financial Officer
800-772-6446 x1115
www.angiodynamics.com
or
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc.
Kim Sutton Golodetz, kgolodetz@lhai.com
212-838-3777
Bruce Voss, bvoss@lhai.com
310-691-7100
SOURCE: AngioDynamics, Inc.