Asensus Surgical announces closing of acquisition by KARL STORZ

Asensus Surgical announced the closing of the merger with the KARL STORZ Group. The transaction was completed following approval by the Asensus Surgical stockholders. Under the terms of the merger agreement, KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc., a wholly owned direct subsidiary of KARL STORZ, has acquired all outstanding shares of Asensus Surgical for $0.35 per share in cash. As a result of the acquisition, Asensus Surgical has become a subsidiary of KARL STORZ and its common stock has ceased trading on the NYSE American Exchange.