M&A Deal Summary

Bruker Acquires Alicona Imaging

On November 14, 2018, Bruker acquired test/measurement equipment company Alicona Imaging from Quadriga Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bruker’s 16th transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is Bruker’s 1st transaction in Austria.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-11-14
Target Alicona Imaging
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) Bruker
Sellers(s) Quadriga Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Alicona Imaging

Graz, Austria
Alicona Imaging GmbH is a provider of optical-based metrology products. Alicona Imaging is based in Graz, Austria.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Bruker

Billerica, Massachusetts, United States

Category Company
Founded 1991
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Employees9,707
Revenue 3.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Bruker is a provider of high-performance scientific instruments and solutions for molecular and materials research, as well as for industrial and applied analysis. Bruker was founded in 1991 and is based in Billerica, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 26 of 47
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 16 of 20
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 22 of 42
Country (Austria) 1 of 1
Year (2018) 7 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-08-24 Hain Lifescience

Nehren, Germany

Hain Lifescience GmbH is a developer, manufacturer and distributor of molecular diagnostics (MDx) solutions, with an infectious disease focus on virology and microbiology. Hain is a specialist in sample preparation and diagnostic measurement instrumentation, software, consumables and assays for the fast and reliable detection of dangerous pathogens or hereditary diseases. Hain's MDx solutions are suitable for small or medium-sized laboratories, and Hain also offers high-throughput solutions for central or reference laboratories. When developing new solutions, Hain collaborates with diagnostics partners globally to identify new customer needs at an early stage and to incorporate them into new Hain products.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-03-14 Arxspan

Southborough, Massachusetts, United States

Arxspan LLC is a provider of cloud-based scientific software and workflow solutions. Arxspan has a focus on serving pharmaceutical and biopharma customers. Arxspan LLC was founded in 2011 and is based in Southborough, Massachusetts.

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Seller(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Quadriga Capital is an investment firm focused on mid-market growth companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The Firm looks to invest between €20 to €150 million for companies generating sales of €50 to €300 million. Quadriga Capital will consider a variety of transaction situations, including management buyouts and growth financings. Sectors of interest include healthcare, services and software, smart industries, consumer and e-commerce. Quadriga Capital was formed in 1995 and is based in Frankfurt.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 10
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 4
Country (Austria) 3 of 3
Year (2018) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-11-06 DOREA

Berlin, Germany

DOREA GmbH is an owner and operator of nursing and retirement homes based in Berlin, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-17 Medical Senioren-Park Holding KG

Essen, Germany

Medical Senioren-Park Holding GmbH & Co. KG operates a total of five care facilities with over 600 care places, as well as a specialist clinic for addicted women. Medical Senioren focuses on people with their individual physical, mental and cultural needs and abilities. Medical Senioren is guided by Monika Krohwinkel's care model, which aims to maintain and develop independence and well-being for people.

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