M&A Deal Summary

Sema4 Acquires GeneDx

On January 18, 2022, Sema4 acquired life science company GeneDx from Bio-Reference Laboratories for 623M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sema4’s 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Sema4’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Sema4’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Sema4’s 1st transaction in Maryland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-01-18
Target GeneDx
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Sema4
Sellers(s) Bio-Reference Laboratories
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 623M USD
Advisor(s) Fenwick & West (Legal)

Target

GeneDx

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
GeneDx provides advanced genomic testing to patients and their families. Originally founded by scientists from the National Institutes of Health, the company offers a world-renowned clinical genomics program with industry-leading expertise in exome sequencing for pediatric rare and ultra-rare genetic disorders. In addition to its market-leading exome sequencing service, it offers a comprehensive suite of genetic testing services. GeneDx

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Sema4

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Category Company
Sector Life Science
DESCRIPTION

Sema4 is an AI- and machine learning-driven patient-centered genomic and clinical data intelligence company that uses Centrellis unique advanced analytics platform, to build predictive models of human health to deliver personalized insights for patients in the areas of women’s health and precision oncology, as well as more generalized genomic health screening and modeling across the spectrum of disease. Sema4 is based in Stamford, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Maryland) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2022) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Bio-Reference Laboratories

Elmwood Park, New Jersey, United States

Category Company
Founded 1981
Sector Life Science
Employees3,406
Revenue 832M USD (2014)
DESCRIPTION

Bio-Reference Laboratories, Inc. is a full service clinical diagnostic laboratory in the U.S. providing testing and related services to physician offices, clinics, hospitals, long term care facilities, employers, governmental units and correctional institutions.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Life Science) 2 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (Maryland) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2022) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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