Our amended offer addresses all of the outstanding issues raised by Guidant's Board. We have increased the value of our offer, satisfied any perceived antitrust concerns and provided shareholders increased certainty of value by agreeing to pay interest on the $73 share price if the transaction is not closed by the end of the first quarter.  -   Pete Nicholas     Quotes
Our amended offer addresses all of the outstanding issues raised by Guidant's Board. We have increased the value of our offer, satisfied any perceived antitrust concerns and provided shareholders increased certainty of value by agreeing to pay interest on the $73 share price if the transaction is not closed by the end of the first quarter. Pete Nicholas
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