April 26 (Reuters) - Sonic Healthcare Ltd SHL.AX :
* ACQUISITION OF MEDICAL LABORATORIES DUESSELDORF GERMANY
* SIGNED BINDING AGREEMENTS TO ACQUIRE MEDICAL LABORATORIES
DUESSELDORF
* MLD IS EXPECTED TO GENERATE REVENUES OF APPROX. EUR 50
MILLION
IN FY2024
* PURCHASE PRICE OF EUR 180 MILLION (CASH AND DEBT FREE)
WILL BE
FUNDED IN EURO FROM SONIC'S EXISTING CASH AND DEBT FACILITIES
* TRANSACTION EXPECTED TO OCCUR BEFORE END OF 2023 CALENDAR
YEAR
* TRANSACTION IS IMMEDIATELY EARNINGS PER SHARE ACCRETIVE
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