Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity among laboratories barely topped $290 million in 2012, a fraction of the value of transactions that were consummated during 2011. Many of the acquisitions involved deals of less than $50 million. Industry observers say uncertainty about a wide range of issues kept a lid on M&A activity. They do not…
2012 a Slow Year for Lab M&A; 2013 Could Be More of Same
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity among laboratories barely topped $290 million in 2012, a fraction of the value of transactions that were consummated during 2011. Many of the acquisitions involved deals of less than $50 million. Industry observers say uncertainty about a wide range of issues kept a lid on M&A activity. They do not […]