Who bought PSS Medical?

McKesson Corporation
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK) announced that today it completed the previously announced acquisition of PSS World Medical, Inc. for a total purchase price of approximately $2.1 billion.

When did McKesson purchase PSS?

October 25, 2012
in a Transaction Valued at $2.1 Billion. SAN FRANCISCO & JACKSONVILLE, Florida, October 25, 2012 – McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK), a leading healthcare services and information technology company, and PSS World Medical, Inc.

What is PSS Medical?

Progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) is a condition associated with thickening of the skin and tethering to subcutaneous tissues as well as smooth muscle atrophy and fibrosis of internal organs such as the gastrointestinal tract, lungs, heart, and kidneys. From: Textbook of Clinical Neurology (Third Edition), 2007.

Is scleroderma a progressive disease?

Hardening of the skin is one of the most visible manifestations of the disease. The disease has been called “progressive systemic sclerosis,” but the use of that term has been discouraged since it has been found that scleroderma is not necessarily progressive. The disease varies from individual-to-individual.

What are the symptoms of systemic scleroderma?

Symptoms of Systemic Sclerosis

hair loss.
calcium deposits, or white lumps under the skin.
small, dilated blood vessels under the skin’s surface.
joint pain.
shortness of breath.
a dry cough.
diarrhea.
constipation.

How many employees does PSS World Medical have?

About PSS World Medical, Inc. PSS World Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq:PSSI) markets and distributes medical products and services to frontline caregivers throughout the United States. With 4,000 team members, PSS is a leader in the markets it serves with innovative approaches to customer service and operational excellence.

Did McKesson buy PSS World Medical?

On February 22, 2013, McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK) announced that it completed the acquisition of PSS World Medical, Inc. for a total purchase price of approximately $2.1 billion, acquiring all outstanding shares of PSS World Medical for $29.00 per share in cash.

Why did PSS World Medical change its name?

According to The Florida Times-Union, Physician Sales and Service Inc. “officially changed its corporate name” in March, 1998 to PSS World Medical Inc. (PSSWM) “to reflect… [the company’s] expansion into multiple medical distribution sectors.”