M&A Deal Summary

Nexelis Acquires GlaxoSmithKline - The Clinical Laboratory Science

On January 20, 2021, Nexelis acquired life science company GlaxoSmithKline - The Clinical Laboratory Science from GSK

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Nexelis’ 5th transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Nexelis’ 1st transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-01-20
Target GlaxoSmithKline - The Clinical Laboratory Science
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Nexelis
Sellers(s) GSK
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

GlaxoSmithKline - The Clinical Laboratory Science

Marburg, Germany
GlaxoSmithKline plc - The Clinical Laboratory Science consisting of approximately 80 scientists and analysts support the development of the future vaccine.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Nexelis

Laval, Quebec, Canada

Category Company
Sector Life Science
DESCRIPTION

Nexelis is an immunology-centric CRO specialized in preclinical models and clinical assay development in single and multiplex formats and sample analysis for low-, mid- and large-scale clinical testing. the company's team of scientists and technology platforms have been instrumental in the development, qualification, and validation of assays supporting FDA filings of over 100 new molecular entities, including blockbuster biologics such as vaccines and complex large molecules.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector: Life Science M&A 5 of 5
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Germany M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2021 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-07-22 AIT Bioscience

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

AIT Bioscience is an integrated bioanalytical laboratory with LC-MS and immunoassay testing capabilities which operates a paperless FDA-inspected facility supported by state-of-the-art electronic systems. AIT Bioscience is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

GSK

Brentford, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1715
Sector Life Science
Employees68,629
Revenue 31.4B GBP (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to a GlaxoSmithKline facility in Morristown, New Jersey.
Entrance to a GlaxoSmithKline facility in Morristown, New Jersey.

GSK is a multinational pharmaceutical, biologics, vaccines and consumer healthcare company. GSK was founded in 1715 and is based in Brentford, United Kingdom.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 24
Sector: Life Science M&A 16 of 17
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 22 of 23
Country: Germany M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2021 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-07-16 GSK Consumer Healthcare - seven brands

Brentford, United Kingdom

GSK Consumer Healthcare's seven brands portfolio of products includes Breathe Right Nasal Strips and Children’s Dimetapp, pharmacist-recommended brand for children's cough and cold products, as well as Anbesol, Alavert, Dristan, Primatene Tablets and FiberCon. The addition of these brands will expand Foundation’s marketing presence to an additional 32 markets globally.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-11 GSK - Cephalosporin Antibiotics Business

Brentford, United Kingdom

GSK's Cephalosporin Antibiotics Business is a provider of antibiotics used to treat a range of bacterial infections.

Sell $500M