M&A Deal Summary

Azenta Acquires BioSpeciMan

On April 24, 2018, Azenta acquired semiconductors company BioSpeciMan for 5M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Azenta’s 5th transaction in the Semiconductors sector.
  • This is Azenta’s 17th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Azenta’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Azenta’s 1st transaction in Quebec.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-04-24
Target BioSpeciMan
Sector Semiconductors
Buyer(s) Azenta
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 5M USD

Target

BioSpeciMan

Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
BioSpeciMan Corp. is a provider of storage services for biological sample materials headquartered in Montreal, Canada with operations in both Montreal and Kutztown, PA.

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Buyer

Azenta

Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States

Category Company
Founded 1978
Sector Life Science
Employees3,000
Revenue 514M USD (2021)
DESCRIPTION

Azenta is a provider of life sciences solutions worldwide, enabling impactful breakthroughs and therapies to market faster. Azenta provides a full suite of reliable cold-chain sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical research, and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic, and healthcare institutions globally. Azenta was founded in 1978 and is based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 17 of 24
Sector (Semiconductors) 5 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 12 of 19
State (Quebec) 1 of 2
Country (Canada) 1 of 2
Year (2018) 2 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 17 of 17
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-03-28 Tec-Sem Group AG

Tӓgerwilen, Switzerland

Tec-Sem Group AG is a provider of semiconductor fab automation equipment with a focus on reticle management. Tec-Sem Group AG was founded in 1981 and is based in Tagerwilen, Switzerland.

Buy $16M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-08-27 Brooks Automation - Cryogenic Business

Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States

Brooks Automation, Inc. - Cryogenic Business is a provider of advanced cryo pumps and associated products. Brooks Automation, Inc. - Cryogenic Business is based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

Sell $675M