XIO Group to acquire Lumenis for approximately $510 million

Lumenis Ltd. has signed an agreement to be acquired by XIO Group for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $510 million, or $14 per share in cash, according to a Lumenis release.“Over the past 3 years we have managed to transform Lumenis into a strong, growing and profitable company,” Tzipi Ozer-Armon, CEO of Lumenis, said in the release. “We have refocused our strategy, introduced new products, and tripled our EBITDA [earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization]. Furthermore, we have created a very bright and promising future for Lumenis by building a robust pipeline of innovative products, a strong sales team in each region, and by enhancing our global brand recognition. I am confident that we will continue to thrive and reach new heights together with XIO Group.”