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 in June 2015.
Opko Health Inc. acquired publicly traded Bio-Reference Laboratories Inc. (BRLI; clinical laboratory services) for $1.4bn in stock--2.75 Opko shares (valued at $49.14, a 48% premium) for each BRLI share. (Jun.)
Through the deal, Opko is now the owner of the third-largest (according to BRLI) US full-service clinical lab, behind Quest...