10/06/2008

Misys says Allscripts shareholders approve Misys Healthcare merger

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10.06.08, 2:23 PM ET
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Misys plc. said Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc. shareholders approved the merger with Misys Healthcare Systems LLC at a meeting Monday.

In March Misys announced a merger of its underperforming healthcare business with the U.S.-based rival in which Misys paid $330 million for a 54.5 percent stake in the combined group.

Completion of the deal is subject to other customary closing conditions. The company said it expects the closing to occur on or about Oct. 10.

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