Danaher To Acquire Sybron

Danaher Corp. (DHR) entered a $2 billion all cash deal to acquire Sybron Dental Specialties Inc. (SYD) which will expand its reach into the medical technology field. Shares of the toolmaker edged up 60 cents to close at $65.95 while Sybron stock leaped $5.07 to close at $46.81.