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GD Acquires Healthcare Technology Services Business ViPS, Inc.

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Thursday, June 19th, 2008

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General Dynamics [GD] recently said it has agreed to acquire ViPS, Inc., a healthcare technology services business unit of HLTH Corp. [HLTH], for $225 million to expand its capabilities and customer base in the fast growing healthcare information technology market. Maryland-based ViPS had sales of $103.1 million and operating earnings of $21 million last year. The deal is expected to close sometime this year. "ViPS has significant skills in application integration and information assurance, as well as an exceptional reputation…

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