Endocrinology testing specialist expands
PerkinElmer’s immunodiagnostics segment
PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI) (“PerkinElmer”) and
Immunodiagnostic Systems Holdings PLC (LSE: IHS) (“IDS”) are
pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement on the
terms of a recommended all cash offer whereby PerkinElmer will
acquire IDS for approximately $155 million (£110 Million). The
transaction has a total enterprise value of approximately $124
million (£88 Million) and is expected to close early in the third
quarter of 2021, subject to approvals from the shareholders of IDS,
sanction by the High Court of Justice in England and Wales and
other customary closing conditions for a public takeover in the
United Kingdom.
Through this acquisition, PerkinElmer will be able to grow its
overall Diagnostics business and specifically its immunodiagnostics
segment. Moreover, the deal will enable PerkinElmer to combine its
channel expertise and testing capabilities with IDS’s best-in-class
chemiluminescence products in endocrinology, autoimmunity and
infectious diseases to better serve customers around the world.
IDS’s portfolio and expertise will seamlessly integrate within
EUROIMMUN, a PerkinElmer company since 2017. EUROIMMUN is a global
leader in autoimmune testing and an emerging force in infectious
disease, allergy and molecular genetic testing.
Wolfgang Schlumberger, CEO of EUROIMMUN, remarked, “This
proposed transaction is highly valuable for both parties as the
respective product lines are to a large extent complementary. The
cooperation of our global distribution channels, the expansion of
the immunoassay portfolio in closely related indication fields and
IDS's fully automated random access chemiluminescence platform
strengthens our presence in immunodiagnostics. Our customers will
benefit from a broader range of assays and laboratory diagnostic
workflows. We are excited about these new opportunities and we look
forward to welcoming Immunodiagnostic Systems into the PerkinElmer
family following the completion of the transaction.”
Headquartered in Boldon, the United Kingdom, IDS is a leading
in-vitro diagnostic solution provider to the clinical laboratory
market. IDS develops, manufactures, and markets innovative
immunoassays and automated immunoanalyzer technologies to provide
improved diagnostic outcomes for patients. IDS’s immunoassay
portfolio is a combination of an endocrinology specialty testing
menu and assay panels in complementary fields. IDS has
approximately 300 global employees.
PerkinElmer's comprehensive global diagnostics portfolio
includes solutions focused on: reproductive health; autoimmune,
infectious disease and allergy testing; gene analyses; and genomics
offerings for oncology and other molecular tests through its wide
range of instruments, reagents, assay platforms and software
offerings.
In terms of financial impact, PerkinElmer expects the
acquisition to be modestly accretive to non-GAAP earnings in
year-one following the close, and PerkinElmer forecasts IDS’s
business to be attractively positioned in markets that are
projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of high-single
digits over the next few years.
About PerkinElmer
PerkinElmer enables scientists, researchers, and clinicians to
address their most critical challenges across science and
healthcare. With a mission focused on innovating for a healthier
world, we deliver unique solutions to serve the diagnostics, life
sciences, food, and applied markets. We strategically partner with
customers to enable earlier and more accurate insights supported by
deep market knowledge and technical expertise. Our dedicated team
of about 14,000 employees worldwide is passionate about helping
customers work to create healthier families, improve the quality of
life, and sustain the wellbeing and longevity of people globally.
The Company reported revenue of approximately $3.8 billion in 2020,
serves customers in 190 countries, and is a component of the
S&P 500 index. Additional information is available through
1-877-PKI-NYSE, or at www.perkinelmer.com.
About Immunodiagnostic Systems
IDS engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of
in-vitro diagnostic tests (IVD) to the clinical laboratory market.
It operates through the following business units: Automated IVD
Business, Manual IVD Business, and Licensing and Technology. The
Automated IVD Business unit offers an analyzer which automates
nearly all steps required for performing a test using their kits.
The Manual IVD Business unit sells assay kits whereby the testing
is performed by laboratory technicians. The Licensing and
Technology unit monetizes the technology and know-how that the
company owns through original equipment manufacturer partners. The
company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Boldon, the
United Kingdom.
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