M&A Deal Summary

Molecular Devices Acquires Applied Imaging

On September 7, 2006, Molecular Devices acquired healthcare services company Applied Imaging for 18M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Molecular Devices’ 1st transaction in the Healthcare Services sector.
  • This is Molecular Devices’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Molecular Devices’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Molecular Devices’ 2nd transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2006-09-07
Target Applied Imaging
Sector Healthcare Services
Buyer(s) Molecular Devices
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 18M USD
Advisor(s) Aquilo Partners LP (Financial)

Target

Applied Imaging

San Jose, California, United States
Applied Imaging Corp., a supplier of automated imaging and image analysis systems.

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Buyer

Molecular Devices

Sunnyvale, California, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1983
Sector Life Science
Employees631
DESCRIPTION

Molecular Devices LLC provides bioanalytical instruments, software, and assay kits for drug discovery & drug development, life science research, and bioassay/test development. Our global headquarters are located in the Silicon Valley area of Northern California. We also have a number of offices throughout the world.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Healthcare Services) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 3
State (California) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2006) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Sunnyvale, California, United States

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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