Mergers and Acquisitions

Standing the Test of Time

August 02, 2019

Much has changed in the bio/pharma industry over three decades. In this special feature, the editors take a trip down memory lane, highlighting some of the major happenings of the past 30 years.

Fujifilm Extends Regional Presence Through Danish Acquisition

August 01, 2019

Fujifilm has bought Biogen ApS’ Copenhagen facility for US$890 million.

Abcam Acquires EdiGene’s Entire Live Cell Lines and Lysates Portfolio

July 17, 2019

Abcam has acquired the entire live cell line and lysates portfolio of gene-editing therapy developer, EdiGene.

FTC Requests Info for Roche’s $4.3-Billion Acquisition of Spark Therapeutics

June 17, 2019

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested additional information from Roche and Spark Therapeutics regarding Roche’s pending $4.3-billion acquisition of Spark.

Dassault Systèmes to Acquire Medidata Solutions

June 14, 2019

Dassault Systèmes, a provider of virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Medidata Solutions in an all-cash transaction.

Cytel, Axio Unite for Analytical Solutions

June 13, 2019

The companies will form a biometrics organization focused on delivering analytical solutions for drug development.

Aptar Acquires Nanopharm and Gateway Analytical

June 13, 2019

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The acquisitions, totaling $50 million, are expected expand Aptar Pharma’s service offerings to support complex product development.