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FFNW, LGGNY and NDSN have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on June 27, 2024.

Investors looking for stocks in the Manufacturing - General Industrial sector might want to consider either Flowserve (FLS) or Nordson (NDSN). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

Softness in the Advanced Technology Solutions segment, rising operating expenses and forex woes weigh on Nordson's (NDSN) operations.

Investors interested in Manufacturing - General Industrial stocks are likely familiar with Flowserve (FLS) and Nordson (NDSN). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Nordson (NDSN) announces to acquire Atrion. This will enable it to strengthen its medical offerings and boost its position in the infusion and cardiovascular therapies market.

WESTLAKE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Atrion Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRI), a leader in proprietary medical infusion fluid delivery and niche cardiovascular solutions, for $460.00 per share in cash. This reflects a valuation of 15X Atrion's 2024 full-year estimated EBITDA, inclusive of synergies Nordson expects to generate in the first two years of its ownership. The acquisition expands Nordson.