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 October-November 2014.
PDI Inc. acquired molecular diagnostics company RedPath Integrated Pathology Inc. PDI paid $12mm up front and issued to RedPath shareholders an $11mm non-interest-bearing four-year subordinated note (to be paid in eight equal installments beginning in October 2016). (Nov.)
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