M&A Deal Summary

SGS Acquires ILC Micro-Chem

On March 9, 2017, SGS acquired test/measurement equipment company ILC Micro-Chem

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is SGS’s 3rd transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is SGS’s 3rd transaction in Canada.
  • This is SGS’s 2nd transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-03-09
Target ILC Micro-Chem
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) SGS
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

ILC Micro-Chem

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
ILC Micro-Chem, Inc. is an independent laboratory providing microbiology and food chemistry testing services. The company is specialized in the analysis of raw food materials, finished food products and environmental swabs for the food manufacturing industry.

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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 14 of 33
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 3 of 11
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 12 of 26
State (Ontario) 2 of 2
Country (Canada) 3 of 4
Year (2017) 1 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-10-04 AXYS Analytical Services

Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

AXYS Analytical Services Ltd. is a provider of an analytical testing services to research organizations, regulatory bodies, consultants and industry.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-10 CIGI

Bloomington, Illinois, United States

CIGI is a USDA licensed agency inspecting grains and bi-products for export and domestic quality settlements with growers.

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