Thermo Fisher Scientific: Leading the Diagnostic M&A Market With An Aggressive Acquisition Strategy
With 68 diagnostic M&A deals reported throughout 2022, many predicted the demand for the specialty would slow and, possibly, return to its pre-COVID-19 deal volume. Yet, the first few months of 2023 are showing higher than pre-COVID deal numbers. According to data captured in the LevinPro HC database, with 14 acquisitions the diagnostic market accounts for 56% of the 2023 Laboratories, MRI and Dialysis M&A market. In the same time frame of 2022, 25 diagnostic acquisitions were reported, accounting for more than 84%. The most active type of buyer is other laboratories, representing 43% of the diagnostic buyers. And most of the acquirers are public companies, also totaling... Read More »Panoramic Health Acquires North Shepherd Dialysis Access Center
Panoramic Health announced on March 10 that it acquired Houston-based North Shepherd Dialysis Access Center. This acquisition was announced alongside Panoramic Health’s partnership with Nephrology, Dialysis & Transplantation Associates, P.A. at The Kidney Institute. Panoramic Health plans to convert the North Shepherd Dialysis Access Center into a fully licensed ambulatory surgical center. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Panoramic Health is a physician-led, value-based kidney care organization. Panoramic Health’s Clinical Research division partners with sponsors and clinical research organizations to bring cutting-edge treatments to patients with... Read More »
Navis Clinical Laboratories Acquires the Clinical Laboratory Business of Cordant Health Solutions
Navis Clinical Laboratories announced on March 7 that it acquired the clinical laboratory business of Corden Health Solutions. Oakworth Capital Bank acted as servicer and sole agent for a senior secured credit facility for Navis Clinical Laboratories. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Cordant Health Solutions provides tools for monitoring patients and clients in behavioral health, chronic pain and criminal justice programs. The laboratory business, which conducts drug, urine, hair and blood testing, is being sold. It is based in Denver. Navis Clinical Laboratories, headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, provides innovative solutions tailored for healthcare providers... Read More »
DMS Health Technologies Purchases Advanced Imaging Management
DMS Health Technologies announced on March 8 that it acquired League City, Texas-based Advanced Imaging Management (AIM). The combined company’s fleet includes a collection of mobile MRI, CT and nuclear medicine systems deployed throughout North America. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. AIM is veteran-owned and certified by the Veterans Administration. In 2013, AIM was the federal government’s largest diagnostic imaging provider. It has a full range of MRI, CT, PETCT, ultrasound, C-ARM, nuclear medicine, digital mammography, CR, DR, bone density and portable x-ray equipment. DMS Health Technologies owns and operates a full line of mobile MRI, CT, Cath Lab, PET/CT... Read More »
