M&A Deal Summary

Leica Biosystems Nussloch Acquires Kreatech Biotechnology BV

On July 8, 2013, Leica Biosystems Nussloch acquired leisure company Kreatech Biotechnology BV

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Leica Biosystems Nussloch’s 1st transaction in the Leisure sector.
  • This is Leica Biosystems Nussloch’s 1st transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2013-07-08
Target Kreatech Biotechnology BV
Sector Leisure
Buyer(s) Leica Biosystems Nussloch
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Achelous Partners (Financial)

Target

Kreatech Biotechnology BV

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Kreatech is a molecular diagnostics company focusing on the development and commercialization of innovative detection products.

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Buyer

Leica Biosystems Nussloch

Nussloch, Germany

Category Company
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
DESCRIPTION

Leica Biosystems offers histopathology laboratories the most extensive product range with industry leading solutions for each workflow step, to enable the improvement of workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. The Company has manufacturing facilities in 7 countries, sales and service organizations in 19 countries, and an international network of dealers. Leica Biosystems is headquartered in Nussloch, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector (Leisure) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 4
Country (Netherlands) 1 of 1
Year (2013) 1 of 1
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