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Achieving a higher quality of care, with ArjoHuntleigh - English

2009-06-12 16:48:38

ACHIEVING A HIGHER QUALITY OF CARE WITH ARJOHUNTLEIGH

Mississauga, Ontario, July 28, 2008 – ArjoHuntleigh Canada: ArjoHuntleigh announces a
new name for the acute care and long term care healthcare business following the
integration of Arjo and Huntleigh. ArjoHuntleigh is now positioned to be an even stronger
partner, in the pursuit of cost effective, high quality healthcare.

ArjoHuntleigh is awarded HealthPRO Contract Nov 14 2008

2009-06-12 16:48:33

REDUCING THE RISK OF DVT FOR CANADIAN PATIENTS

Mississauga, Ontario, November 14, 2008 – ArjoHuntleigh Canada: ArjoHuntleigh
announces that it has been awarded a major contract by HealthPRO, the largest Group
Purchasing Organization in Canada.

ArjoHuntleigh is awarded Medbuy contract November 24 2008

2009-06-12 16:48:25

MAJOR AWARD FOR ARJOHUNTLEIGH & CANADIAN PATIENTS

ArjoHuntleigh is proud to begin supporting the Canadian Cancer Society.

2009-06-12 16:49:05

Cancer is something that has touched many of our employees and their families and we are pleased to be able to support this national charity with their work.

The financial support will take the form of charitable donations of $1 for each completed Technical Service Survey returned, contributed to Canadian Cancer Society by ArjoHuntleigh Canada Inc.

ArjoHuntleigh has a large technical service presence across Canada supporting our medical equipment in long term care and hospitals. Every month, about 1500 surveys are given our by our technicians.

We will be encouraging customers to return the surveys, in order to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society and to tell us about the quality of our service.

Thank you for your support.

Clip Sling Labelling Improvement video

2009-06-19 20:58:40

Click here to be directed to the Clip Sling Labelling Improvement video

ArjoHuntleigh Obtains Exclusive Distributorship for HoverTech International

2009-10-26 14:03:53

Mississauga, Ontario, October 26, 2009 - ArjoHuntleigh Canada: ArjoHuntleigh is excited to report that they will now be the exclusive distributor of the full HoverTech International product line in Canada. This partnership allows ArjoHuntleigh to provide acute facilities in Canada with a comprehensive line of products and solutions to assist with all their patient handling challenges reducing risk and injury to caregivers.

ArjoHuntleigh & Maquet-Dynamed Partner at HealthAchieve 2009

2009-11-23 20:02:58

ArjoHuntleigh & Maquet-Dynamed partner at HealthAchieve 2009 presented by OHA, to achieve a higher quality of care.

Old or Young: Sleep is Important

2010-09-29 17:12:29

Mississauga, Ontario, September 29, 2010 – ArjoHuntleigh Canada: ArjoHuntleigh announces a strategic partnership in support of the Toronto based charity Sleeping Children Around the World.

Clarification on the Use of Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide on ArjoHuntleigh Equipment

2010-10-19 16:39:11

October 19 2010 - Independent laboratory testing to determine materials compatibility of ArjoHuntleigh equipment and Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide disinfectants is in progress. We expect to have the results and an official position later this year. In the meantime, ArjoHuntleigh currently does not authorize or support the use of Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide on ArjoHuntleigh equipment.

VTE Prevention Webinar: Interpreting the Guidelines

2011-01-14 16:41:34

ArjoHuntleigh is pleased to present VTE Prevention: Interpreting the Guidelines. An informative 30 minute Webinar, followed by a Question & Answer period.

Led by Dr. Melinda Musgrave, MD, PhD, FRCS(C) Plastic Surgery Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, the topics covered will include:

- Why preventing VTE is cost effective for the health care system
- Defining the role of IPC
- Literature review of evidence for IPC
- Appraisal of guidelines and study endpoints and more

There are two sessions taking place January 18th, 2011.

Click here to register and find out more.

April Showers...Bring May Flowers

2011-04-26 21:14:24

Reduce your risk of injury by improving posture!

Reduce your static overload without losing time. Find out how here.

Further support material below. Read about:

Postural load
ErgoStat program
Physical overload
Continued research
Profit in time

Check out our Showering Solutions for how ArjoHuntleigh can play a role in reducing your risk!

Visit our interactive StatMan to help direct you to safe postures!

Connect with us, to learn more: Info.Canada@ArjoHuntleigh.com

Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital reduce injury rates

2011-06-02 16:19:57

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Traditional methods of lifting patients can often result in workplace injuries for staff. Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital (HDGH) in Windsor, Ontario, has been able to reduce injuries through the implementation of the HoverMatt air transfer system.

HDGH Occupational Health & Safety Manager, Mike Roberts said;

“Over a six-month period in 2010, for example, 11 out of 15 workplace injuries among Diagnostic Imaging staff at HDGH were due to patient handling and transferring, 10 of which required medical intervention, resulting in 80 days of lost staff time.”

Click here to read more!

Diligent® Program and Woodstock General Hospital: Recently published article in Hospital News.

2013-01-15 15:55:35

PROJECT UPLIFT: A staff education program for patient handling

Right click the link below to download the file

Getinge finalizes acquisition of US-based Therapeutic Support Systems (TSS)

2013-01-29 23:37:52

Getinge has received approval from the relevant regulatory bodies to complete the acquisition of Kinetic Concepts Inc.’s TSS division. The acquisition was finalized on 8 November 2012, and will be consolidated into Getinge’s accounts as of 1 November 2012.

The TSS business includes a comprehensive portfolio of specialty therapeutic beds, mattress replacement systems and other support surfaces and patient mobility devices. TSS has a particularly strong portfolio for therapeutic wound care, bariatric care and critical care settings. In 2011, TSS generated sales of USD 247 million and the operation employs nearly 1,300 individuals worldwide.

TSS has proprietary sales companies that are primarily located in the US, Canada, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, the UK and France. In 2011, the US market accounted for 60% of TSS’ revenues, while Europe accounted for about 30%. Similar to Getinge Extended Care’s Therapeutic Surfaces business, rental is the primary business model applied for serving customers in acute and post-acute care. The acquisition will enable Getinge Extended Care to achieve a balance between equipment sales and recurring revenues, and the business in the US will increase significantly, in line with its strategic objectives.

The acquisition of TSS takes the form of a carve-out, whereby Getinge purchases all assets and intellectual property associated to the TSS business. The acquisition price, debt-free, is USD 275 million (Enterprise Value), which corresponds to an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5.7x based on annual profit in 2011 on a stand-alone basis. Acquiring TSS’s net assets will result in goodwill, which is fully tax deductible at a tax value of approximately USD 30 million (not included in the above-mentioned multiple). Transaction and restructuring costs will amount to USD 35 million, of which USD 25 million will be charged to Getinge’s profit in the fourth quarter of 2012. The remaining USD 10 million will be charged to next year. The acquisition is expected to contribute to Getinge’s profit per share in 2013, including restructuring and financing costs and goodwill adjustments. Aside from the transaction and restructuring costs described above, the acquisition is not expected to contribute to earnings in 2012.

GETINGE GROUP is a leading global provider of products and systems that contribute to quality enhancement and cost efficiency within healthcare and life sciences. We operate under the three brands of ArjoHuntleigh, GETINGE and MAQUET. ArjoHuntleigh focuses on patient mobility and wound management solutions. GETINGE provides solutions for infection control within healthcare and contamination prevention within life sciences. MAQUET specializes in solutions, therapies and products for surgical interventions, interventional cardiology and intensive care.

The information is such that Getinge AB must disclose in accordance with the Swedish Securities Market Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act.

For further information, please contact:

Johan Malmquist
CEO, Getinge Group

Telephone: +46 10 335 55 33
E-mail: johan.malmquist@getinge.com

Ulf Grunander

CFO, Getinge Group

Telephone: +46 10 335 55 80

E-mail: ulf.grunander@getinge.com

Alex Myers
CEO, Extended Care
Telephone: +46 10 335 46 53
E-mail: alex.myers@ArjoHuntleigh.com