M&A Deal Summary

Danaher Acquires Phenomenex

On October 12, 2016, Danaher acquired life science company Phenomenex

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Danaher’s 4th transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Danaher’s 25th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Danaher’s 9th transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-10-12
Target Phenomenex
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Danaher
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Phenomenex

Torrance, California, United States
Phenomenex, Inc. is a provider of developing novel analytical chemistry solutions that solve the separation and purification challenges of researchers in industrial, clinical, government and academic laboratories.

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Buyer

Danaher

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Category Company
Founded 1969
Sector Diversified
Employees79,000
Revenue 23.9B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Danaher designs, manufactures and markets professional, medical, industrial and commercial products and services. Danaher's research and development, manufacturing, sales, distribution, service and administrative facilities are located in more than 50 countries. Danaher's business consists of five segments: Test & Measurement; Environmental; Life Sciences & Diagnostics; Dental; and Industrial Technologies. Danaher was incorporated in 1969 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 35 of 43
Sector (Life Science) 4 of 9
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 32 of 39
State (California) 9 of 9
Country (United States) 25 of 28
Year (2016) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-09-06 Cepheid

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Cepheid is a provider of molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures, and markets accurate and easy to use molecular systems and tests.

Buy $4.0B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-03-06 Advanced Vision Technology

Hod HaSharon, Israel

Advanced Vision Technology Ltd. is a provider in print process control, quality assurance, and press control for the packaging, labels, and commercial print industries.

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