Warburg Pincus Buys Rural/Metro Corp.

Private equity firm Warburg Pincus will acquire Rural/Metro Corp., a provider of ambulance and private fire protection services. The firm will pay $17.25 per share for the company, a 37% premium over its closing price on March 25. The deal is expected to close at the end of June 2011.

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