Rhoen-Klinikum Says Braun Sues to Block Sale of Clinics

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Rhoen-Klinikum Says Braun Sues to Block Sale of Clinics 2013-11-21 21:37:00.607 GMT

By Jim Silver Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- B. Braun Melsungen AG filed lawsuit against sale of 43 clinics, other assets to Fresenius unit Helios, Rhoen-Klinikum says in statement. * Braun wants court to void sale or rule it needs >90% support from shareholders, Rhoen-Klinikum says * Rhoen-Klinikum says sale doesn’t need shareholders’ approval, expects transaction to be completed * NOTE: Oct. 15, Braun Melsungen Boosts Stake in Rhoen Klinikum to 10.98% of Shrs * NOTE: Sept. 12, Fresenius to Pay $4.1 Billion for Rhoen- Klinikum Hospitals

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