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Deals Shaping The Medical Industry, November 2014

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Dealmaking column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced September-October 2014.

Neogen Corp. (diagnostic test kits) acquired closely held BioLumix Inc. for an undisclosed sum. (Oct.)

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