1/31X-Cel Optical Co.Cie Generale d'OptiqueEssilor International acquired an 80 percent share of X-Cel Sauk Rapids, Minn.Essilor International SAOptical, a maker of ophthalmic lenses, to strengthen its Charenton-le-Pont, Franceposition in the United States.

2/1Nanostim Inc.St. Jude Medical Inc.St. Jude acquired a maker of miniaturized leadless pacemakers. Milpitas, Calf.Little Canada