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Carl Zeiss considering possible voluntary takeover of WaveLight

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JENA, Germany — Carl Zeiss Meditec has acquired a 5% shareholding in WaveLight, the company announced in a press release.

"At this point in time the acquisition of stock demonstrates that we have an interest in WaveLight in principle," said Jens Brajer, director of investor relations at Carl Zeiss.

"We are currently evaluating the option of a voluntary takeover offer. This is based on the expectations regarding the future earning potential of WaveLight and potential synergies from business combination," he said.

In July, Alcon had announced that it intends to acquire WaveLight through a friendly takeover offer of Euro 10 per share in cash, and the companies had entered into a business combination agreement.