Spacelabs Healthcare Completes Acquisition of Del Mar Reynolds Cardiology Business.HAWTHORNE, Calif. -- OSI Systems OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS) is a worldwide company based in California that develops and markets security and inspection systems such as airport security X-ray machines and metal detectors, medical monitoring and anesthesia systems, and optoelectronic devices. , Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :OSIS OSIS Open Source Information System (now Intelink-U; US DOD) OSIS Ocean Surveillance Information System OSIS One-Stop Internet Shop (European Union) OSIS Open Scriptural Information Standard ) announced today that its healthcare subsidiary, Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc., has completed its acquisition of Del Mar Reynolds Limited and Del Mar Reynolds Medical, Inc. (collectively, "DMR (Digital Media Receiver) See digital media hub. ") representing the Cardiac Division of Ferraris Group plc ("Ferraris"). Under the terms of the agreement, Spacelabs paid Ferraris approximately GBP GBP In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the British Pound. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 14 million ($25.5 million) in cash, subject to an adjustment of plus or minus GBP 1 million ($1.8 million) based upon revenue and EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) A metric used to show a company's profitability, but not its cash flow. EBITDA became popular in the 1980s to show the potential profitability of leveraged buyouts, but has become results for DMR for the 13 month period ended September 30, 2006. In addition, Spacelabs has agreed to a further earn-out provision whereby Spacelabs would potentially pay Ferraris up to GBP 5 million ($9.1 million) if DMR achieves certain revenue targets in fiscal 2007. Spacelabs has financed the acquisition through a senior credit facility. OSI (1) (Open System Interconnection) An ISO standard for worldwide communications that defines a framework for implementing protocols in seven layers. Control is passed from one layer to the next, starting at the application layer in one station, proceeding to the Systems' CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Mr. Deepak Chopra, stated, "We welcome the customers, vendors and employees of DMR to Spacelabs Healthcare. We look forward to DMR being a positive contributor to our growth plans. The acquisition allows us to expand our product portfolio to the hospital market, strengthen our geographic presence in both the UK and German markets while also allowing us to essentially double the geographic presence and revenue of our Core Lab business for clinical trials." Spacelabs Healthcare is comprised of several healthcare businesses, including patient monitoring, anesthesia, pulse oximetry pulse oximetry Oxygen saturation measurement, SaO Critical care A method used to determine the O2 saturation–SaO2 and desaturation of blood in a continuous noninvasive fashion, through the noninvasive assessment of arterial Hb-bound , osteoporosis diagnostics, clinical trials and now cardiology. The cardiology business will be headed by Gary Grenter, the current President of DMR. About OSI Systems, Inc. OSI Systems Inc. is a Hawthorne, California based diversified global developer, manufacturer and seller of security and inspection systems, medical monitoring and anesthesia delivery products, and optoelectronic-based components, as well as a provider of engineering and manufacturing services. The company has more than 30 years of experience in electronics engineering and manufacturing and maintains offices and production facilities located in more than a dozen countries. OSI Systems implements a strategy of expansion by leveraging its electronics and contract manufacturing capabilities into selective end product markets through organic growth and acquisitions. For more information on OSI Systems Inc. or any of its subsidiary companies, visit www.osi-systems.com. About Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc. Spacelabs Healthcare (www.spacelabshealthcare.com) is an international developer, manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment and services including patient monitoring solutions, anesthesia delivery and ventilation systems, pulse oximeters and sensors and bone densitometers selling to hospitals, clinics and physicians offices. Additionally, the company provides ECG ECG electrocardiogram. ECG abbr. 1. electrocardiogram 2. electrocardiograph ECG Also called an electrocardiogram, it records the electrical activity of the heart. laboratory services to pharmaceutical companies undertaking clinical trials, whereby patient ECG data are recorded, analyzed, tabulated and interpreted. The company has established brand names in both medical devices and medical services such as "Spacelabs," "Blease" and "Dolphin." The company employs approximately 1,050 personnel in its 14 offices in the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Finland, Singapore and the United States. The company conducts its manufacturing and R&D in India, the UK and the United States. About Del Mar Reynolds Del Mar Reynolds is a leading designer, manufacturer and seller of non-invasive diagnostic cardiology monitoring solutions for hospitals and clinics worldwide. Additionally, the company provides ECG laboratory services to pharmaceutical companies undertaking clinical trials, whereby patient ECG data are recorded, analyzed, tabulated and interpreted. The company specializes in Holter monitoring Holter Monitoring Definition Holter monitoring is continuous monitoring of the electrical activity of a patient's heart muscle (electrocardiography) for 24 hours, using a special portable device called a Holter monitor. products including Holter recorders, stress systems, ECG machines, trans-telephonic ECG monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, n measurement of a patient's blood pressure at regular intervals while the patient carries out daily activities. , event recording, apnea monitoring and information management systems. The business employs approximately 233 personnel in its five offices located in the UK, Germany and the United States. Del Mar Reynolds is currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferraris, a UK public company listed in the Official List of the London Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange London marketplace for securities. It was formed in 1773 by a group of stockbrokers who had been doing business informally in local coffeehouses. . This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include information regarding our expectations, goals or intentions about the future, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the acquisition of Del Mar Reynolds and the benefits expected to arise following the closing. The actual results may differ materially from those described in or implied by any forward-looking statement. In particular, there can be no assurance that the combined operations will in fact achieve any of the currently expected benefits, such as expanded product offerings, increased sales or improvements in the Core Lab business, among other improvements. Other important factors are set forth in the Securities and Exchange Commission filings of OSI Systems, Inc. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and we undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements. |
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