March 6 (Reuters) - Surmodics Inc SRDX.O:
SURMODICS ISSUES STATEMENT ON U.S. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION CHALLENGE TO PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF SURMODICS BY FUNDS AFFILIATED WITH GTCR
SURMODICS INC - DEFEND THIS CASE IN COURT IN ORDER TO COMPLETE MERGER.
SURMODICS INC - RESPECTFULLY DISAGREES WITH FTC'S DECISION AND REMAINS COMMITTED TO COMPLETING MERGER
SURMODICS INC - REMAINS CONFIDENT IN BOTH ITS RATIONALE FOR MERGER