M&A Deal Summary

ProteinSimple Acquires Protein Forest

On December 8, 2009, ProteinSimple acquired information technology company Protein Forest

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ProteinSimple’s 1st transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is ProteinSimple’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is ProteinSimple’s 1st transaction in Massachusetts.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2009-12-08
Target Protein Forest
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) ProteinSimple
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Protein Forest

Lexington, Massachusetts, United States
Protein Forest, Inc. is a provider of sample preparation technology for proteomic analysis and biomarker discovery.

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Buyer

ProteinSimple

Santa Clara, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 2000
Sector Medical Products
Employees203
DESCRIPTION

ProteinSimple develops instrumentation systems, software and assay products that drive discoveries in fields ranging from fundamental protein research to biomarker discovery and personalized medicine.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Information Technology M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Massachusetts M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2009 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-09-08 Alpha Innotech

San Leandro, California, United States

Alpha Innotech is a high-sensitivity digital imaging systems for genomic and proteomic research. The company offers a broad range of best-in-class products, from entry-level gel documentation systems to premier systems for multiplexed fluorescence and proteomics applications.

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