Article: Advanced Medical Optics Completes Purchase of Manufacturing Facility in Madrid, Spain.

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SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2003

Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO) (NYSE:AVO) announced today that its Spanish subsidiary has completed the purchase of an existing manufacturing facility in Madrid, Spain, from Alcon CUSI, S.A., a subsidiary of Alcon, Inc. AMO paid approximately $22 million for the facility. AMO will use the facility to manufacture its eye care products, including its COMPLETE(R) branded product line.

"Today marks a significant milestone for AMO and its eye care business. The purchase of this facility allows us to execute on our global strategy of securing a viable ...

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