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ACQUISITIONS and MERGERS

MilliporeSigma Announces Closing of Mirus Bio Acquisition, Bolstering Viral Vector Bioproc

The acquisition is a strategic step towards the company’s ambition to offer solutions for every step of viral vector manufacturing. It also reinforces the company’s commitment to supporting customers in advancing cell and gene therapies from preclinical through commercial production. The Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany acquired Mirus Bio from Gamma Biosciences, a life sciences platform established by global investment firm KKR.

Agilent Technologies to Acquire North American CDMO BIOVECTRA

BIOVECTRA and Agilent Technologies are fully integrated CDMOs with state-of-the-art facilities that follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), a high standard for methods, facilities, and controls used in manufacturing, processing, and packaging of active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Grünenthal Acquires US-company Valinor Pharma and Becomes Global Owner of Movantik®

"As a pain specialist, Movantik is a perfect fit for Grünenthal with our existing customer base and complementary product portfolio", says Gabriel Baertschi, CEO, Grünenthal. "The acquisition of Valinor Pharma strengthens our footprint in the United States, the most important growth market for Grünenthal."

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Expands Specialty Biopharmaceuticals Portfolio with Acquisition of CONTEPO™ (Fosfomycin for Injection) from Nabriva Therapeutics

Under the Asset Purchase Agreement, Meitheal Pharmaceuticals acquires North America rights to CONTEPO™, including any results of development and regulatory activities, and all intellectual property (IP) rights, technology, and know-how related to CONTEPO™. In exchange, Nabriva will receive payment upon closing and a royalty on net U.S. sales of CONTEPO™.

Zensar Technologies Acquires BridgeView Life Sciences to Boost Healthcare and Life Sciences Focus

Zensar Technologies notes this strategic move strengthens Zensar's Healthcare and Life Sciences (HLS) vertical and expands its pharma commercial and product launch expertise.

Lunit Completes Acquisition of Volpara: Pioneering Next-Level of AI-Driven Cancer Care

"We are thrilled to welcome Volpara into the Lunit family. Today, we take a monumental step towards revolutionizing our approach to cancer care. By combining our strengths, we are creating a formidable alliance in the industry, particularly in the US market. This merger enables us to develop and deliver innovative, life-saving solutions that meet critical needs in cancer diagnostics," said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit.

Johnson & Johnson to Acquire Shockwave Medical

The acquisition of Shockwave further extends Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s position in cardiovascular intervention and accelerates its shift into higher-growth markets.

Owen Mumford Acquires Empelvic

“The acquisition of Empelvic reinforces our commitment to comprehensive health solutions for intimate conditions,” said Adam Mumford, Director of Medical Devices at Owen Mumford. “By combining Owen Mumford's global expertise with Empelvic's innovative product, we aim to provide enhanced support and choices for individuals seeking pelvic health solutions.”

ACU-Serve Acquires Beyond HME, Paving the Way for Strategic Expansion

"The acquisition of Beyond HME represents a pivotal moment for ACU-Serve as we continue to pursue strategic growth opportunities in the healthcare sector," said Jim Knight, President of ACU-Serve. "Beyond HME's reputation for excellence and its focus on re-supply services complement our existing offerings, positioning us for even greater success in meeting the evolving needs of our clients."