M&A Deal Summary

PositiveID Acquires MicroFluidic Systems

On May 10, 2011, PositiveID acquired test/measurement equipment company MicroFluidic Systems for 8M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is PositiveID’s 1st transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is PositiveID’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is PositiveID’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is PositiveID’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2011-05-10
Target MicroFluidic Systems
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) PositiveID
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 8M USD

Target

MicroFluidic Systems

Pleasanton, California, United States
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MicroFluidic Systems is focused on the development of microfluidic systems for automated preparation of and performance of biological assays. MFSI personnel have been involved with the development of automated DNA-based pathogen detection systems and microfluidics for the U.S. Government and commercial markets for over 25 years, including the world's first miniaturized, portable, battery-operated, real-time, PCR-based detection system.

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Buyer

PositiveID

Delray Beach, Florida, United States

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Category Company
Sector Life Science
Revenue 5M USD (2017)
DESCRIPTION

PositiveID is a life sciences tools and diagnostics company with an extensive patent portfolio. PositiveID develops biological detection and diagnostics systems, specializing in the development of microfluidic systems for the automated preparation of and performance of biological assays. PositiveID is based in Delray Beach, Florida.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 4
State (California) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 4
Year (2011) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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