Bristol-Myers Squibb Announces Completion of ConvaTec Divestiture

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) announced today that Nordic Capital Fund VII and Avista Capital Partners have completed their acquisition of ConvaTec, a business unit of Bristol-Myers Squibb.

For nearly 30 years, ConvaTec has been a pioneer in developing and marketing innovative wound therapeutics and ostomy care products that have helped improve the lives of millions of people worldwide. ConvaTec continues to be at the forefront of the movement to change the way health care professionals are managing chronic and acute wounds, emphasizing the principles of advanced wound healing and evidence-based medicine. From its headquarters in Skillman, New Jersey, the company oversees more than 3,500 employees in 91 countries serving patients and their healthcare professionals on six continents.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Company Inc. served as financial advisors for Bristol-Myers Squibb and Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLP, served as legal counsel for the company.

Bear, Stearns International Limited acted as financial advisor for Nordic Capital and Avista Capital Partners, JPMorgan plc acted as global coordinator in connection with the debt financing, and White & Case LLP served as legal counsel to Nordic and Avista.