This excerpt taken from the BSX 8-K filed Jan 17, 2006.
Exhibit 11: BSC Anticipated
Closing Timeline
[GRAPHIC]
Date
Event
Mid
January
Deliver revised offer to
Guidant; Guidant declares revised offer superior and notifies J&J of
its intention to terminate the merger agreement with J&J (starts five
business day clock)
Late
January
Guidant terminates merger
agreement with J&J and enters into merger agreement with BSC
Late
January
BSC files proxy
statement/prospectus (S-4) with the SEC
Mid
February
Continue current ongoing
detailed discussions with FTC staff
Commence mailing of proxy
statement/prospectus to BSC and Guidant shareholders
Mid March
Receive FTC Staff
recommendation (6-8 weeks from now)
Late
March
Receive FTC approval
March 31,
2006
BSC shareholders meeting
to approve the amendment to the certificate of incorporation and share
issuance; Guidant shareholders meeting to approve the merger; assuming
receipt of shareholder approvals, close the merger
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