ATL/Interspec merger approved
The merger of ultrasound vendorsATL and Interspec was approved this week by the shareholders ofboth companies. The companies announced the merger in February(SCAN 2/16/94). Under the terms of the merger, Interspec will become a whollyowned subsidiary
The merger of ultrasound vendorsATL and Interspec was approved this week by the shareholders ofboth companies. The companies announced the merger in February(SCAN 2/16/94).
Under the terms of the merger, Interspec will become a whollyowned subsidiary of ATL through an exchange of one share of Interspecstock for 0.413 shares of ATL stock. The acquisition creates anultrasound company with combined revenues of approximately $360million and an installed base of over 20,000 systems.
Interspec chief Edward Ray will continue as president of theAmbler, PA-based company and will join ATL's board of directors.ATL is based in Bothell, WA.
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