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WEST CHESTER, Ohio, Oct 04, 2015 (BUSINESS WIRE) — AtriCure, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRC), a leading innovator in treatments for atrial fibrillation (Afib) and left atrial appendage management, today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which AtriCure has agreed to acquire nContact, Inc., a privately held developer of innovative cardiac ablation solutions.

The transaction consideration consists of an upfront payment of approximately 3.7 million shares of AtriCure common stock, valued at $24.60 per share, and approximately $8 million in cash, subject to closing adjustments. The transaction also includes up to $50 million in additional contingent consideration based on completion of enrollment of the CONVERGE IDE trial and PMA approval. Additionally, nContact shareholders are entitled to additional sales-based contingent consideration on revenue in excess of an annual growth rate of greater than 25% through 2019. All contingent consideration can be paid in either cash or AtriCure common stock, or a combination of both.

“nContact is an excellent strategic addition to AtriCure, as it expands and strengthens our presence in the Afib market. We expect the combined entity to provide improved market access and additional collaboration opportunities with cardiac surgeons and electrophysiologists,” said Mike Carrel, President and Chief Executive Officer of AtriCure. “This acquisition reinforces our commitment to the Afib market, product innovation and clinical science. We are excited to be able to offer this therapy to our combined customer base, further the CONVERGE IDE trial, and continue our mission to grow the market with new solutions.”

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