M&A Deal Summary

SGS Acquires BioVision Seed Research

On November 3, 2017, SGS acquired test/measurement equipment company BioVision Seed Research

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is SGS’s 8th transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is SGS’s 4th transaction in Canada.
  • This is SGS’s 1st transaction in Alberta.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-11-03
Target BioVision Seed Research
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) SGS
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

BioVision Seed Research

Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
BioVision Seed Research Ltd. is a seed, grain and soil testing laboratory serving the agricultural markets in Western Canada and beyond. BioVision Seed Research is based in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

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Buyer

SGS

Geneva, Switzerland
Category Company
Founded 1878
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Employees94,938
Revenue 6.6B CHF (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to SGS' headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
Entrance to SGS' headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

SGS is a provider of inspection, verification, testing and certification services. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. SGS was founded in 1878 and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 20 of 33
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 8 of 11
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 17 of 26
State (Alberta) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 4 of 4
Year (2017) 7 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-09-06 The Govmark Testing Services

Farmingdale, New York, United States

Govmark is an independent laboratory for fire resistance and reaction to fire testing. It tests products including furniture & furnishings, wire & cable, building materials and fire safe materials for the transportation industry.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-09 Vanguard Sciences

North Sioux City, South Dakota, United States

Vanguard Sciences is a provider of food safety testing services in the areas of product testing, research & development and food safety consultation, using a robust information technology platform. The company’s core capabilities include microbiological, chemical and physical testing.

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