Lextron Pays $111M for Animal Health

With help from private equity firm Leonard Green and Partners LP, Lextron Inc. will pay $111 million in cash to buy rival Animal Health International, Reuters reported. Lextron offered $4.25 per share for Animal Health, representing an 11% premium over the company’s closing price Friday. Animal Health distributes drugs, vaccines and other veterinary products.

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