March 30, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- IntraLase Corp. (Nasdaq: ILSE) announced today
that its stockholders have approved the merger
with Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (NYSE: EYE).
A substantial majority of outstanding shares were
cast in favor of the merger. The merger is expected
to close shortly.
On January 8, 2007 Advanced Medical Optics and
IntraLase announced that they had entered into
a definitive agreement for AMO to acquire all
outstanding shares of Common Stock and outstanding
options to acquire Common Stock of IntraLase for
approximately $808 million, or $25.00 per share,
in cash, subject to certain deductions and tax
witholdings.
IntraLase further announced today that, in connection
with the merger, it has submitted written notice
to the Nasdaq Global Market of its intention to
file a Form 25 with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, or SEC, in order to voluntarily delist
its shares of Common Stock from Nasdaq and deregister
its shares under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. IntraLase has requested that the delisting
become effective on April 3, 2007. Following the
delisting of IntraLase's shares from Nasdaq, IntraLase
will no longer be required to file reports with
the SEC, including quarterly, annual and current
reports.
About IntraLase Corp.
IntraLase designs, develops, and manufactures
an ultra-fast laser that is revolutionizing refractive
and corneal surgery by creating safe and more
precise corneal incisions. Delivering on the promise
of ophthalmic laser technology, the IntraLase
FS laser, related software, and disposable devices
replace the hand-held microkeratome blade used
during LASIK surgery. The unsurpassed accuracy
of IntraLase's computer-controlled femtosecond
laser has been shown to improve safety profiles
and visual outcomes when used during LASIK. Additionally,
the IntraLase FS laser creates precision-designed
intracorneal incisions that when combined can
be used during lamellar and penetrating keratoplasty,
and intrastromal ring implantation. IntraLase
is presently in the process of commercializing
applications of its technology in the treatment
of corneal diseases that require corneal transplant
surgery. The company's proprietary laser and disposable
patient interfaces are presently marketed throughout
the United States and 33 other countries. IntraLase
is headquartered and manufactures its products
in Irvine, California. For additional information,
visit the company's web site: http://www.intralase.com.
For information on Advanced Medical Optics, visit
their web site: http://www.advancedmedicaloptics.com/site/.
Forward Looking Statements
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are not historical information are forward-looking
statements as defined within the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking
statements can be identified by the use of words
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verbs such as "will," "would,"
"should," "could," or "may."
These forward-looking statements are made only
as of the date of this press release, and the
company assumes no obligation to update or revise
the forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events, or otherwise.
SOURCE IntraLase Corp.
03/30/2007
/CONTACT: Krista Mallory, Director, Investor Relations
and Corporate
Communications of IntraLase Corp., +1-949-859-5230,
ext. 260,
kmallory@intralase.com/
/Web site: http://www.intralase.com
http://www.advancedmedicaloptics.com/site /
(ILSE EYE)
CO: IntraLase Corp.; Advanced Medical Optics,
Inc.
ST: California
IN: HEA MTC
SU: TNM
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