James Cornelius
James Cornelius
agreement believes best board enthusiasm interest merger potential proceed revised
The board believes that it is in the best interest of shareholders to proceed with the merger agreement at the revised terms. Our enthusiasm for this agreement and its potential continues,
agreement enthusiasm potential
Our enthusiasm for this agreement and its potential continues,
believe best customers full interests reflecting strategic value
We believe the transaction and the strategic rationale for this combination are in the best interests of our patients, employees, customers and shareholders -- reflecting the full value of our firm.
ability confident involve market rebuild rebuilding remain resolve
We remain confident about Guidant's ability to rebuild ... market share. But that rebuilding will involve time, resolve and resources,
agreement certainty financial johnson provides value
This agreement with Johnson and Johnson provides significant financial value and certainty for shareholders.
address agreement build businesses certainty continue existing financial johnson meaningful provides pursuit resources together value
This agreement with Johnson & Johnson provides significant financial value and certainty for shareholders. Together with Johnson & Johnson, we will have the resources to continue to build upon the existing Guidant businesses in our pursuit of meaningful innovations to address cardiovascular disease.
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This agreement makes sense for Guidant shareholders and employees. It amplifies the opportunity for us to do more for patients with cardiovascular disease through a union with Johnson & Johnson.
believe billion both business driven few global increase investment leadership next opportunity position represents rhythm
This investment represents an extraordinary opportunity to position Guidant for leadership in the $3 billion global business for (cardiac rhythm management) devices, which we believe will be driven both demographically and technologically to increase significantly over the next few years,
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It appropriately reflects the business challenges we have experienced in this period,