M&A Deal Summary

Leica Microsystems Acquires Bioptigen

On June 1, 2015, Leica Microsystems acquired test/measurement equipment company Bioptigen

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Leica Microsystems’ 1st transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is Leica Microsystems’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Leica Microsystems’ 1st transaction in North Carolina.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2015-06-01
Target Bioptigen
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) Leica Microsystems
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Bioptigen

Morrisville, North Carolina, United States
Bioptigen, Inc. is a technology provider in the field of optical coherence tomography (OCT). Bioptigen develops and manufactures OCT systems and software and is globally successful with products for clinical as well as translational research applications. Bioptigen, Inc. was formed in 2004 and is based in Morrisville, North Carolina.

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Buyer

Leica Microsystems

Wetzlar, Germany
Category Company
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Revenue 450M EUR (2006)
DESCRIPTION

Leica Microsystems GmbH is a global designer and producer of high- precision optical systems for the analysis of microstructures. It is a market leader in microscopy, pathology diagnostics, surgical microscopes as well as semiconductor wafer defect and inspection solutions and specialized electron-beam lithography systems. The company manufactures a broad range of products for numerous applications that require either microscopic visual presentation, measurement, analysis or electron-beam lithography. Leica Microsystems is represented in over 100 countries with 10 manufacturing facilities located in Europe, China and Singapore, sales and service organizations in 19 countries and an international dealer network. Leica Microsystems GmbH is based in Wetzlar, Germany.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
State (North Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2015) 1 of 1
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2008-05-16 McCormick Scientific

Richmond, Illinois, United States

McCormick Scientific is dedicated to providing the world of histotechnology with unique and creative solutions.

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