Thermo Fisher Scientific is looking for buyers for its two laboratory testing divisions (Athena Diagnostics and Lancaster Labs Divisions) to focus on the company's instrument and equipment manufacturing business. According to insiders, the two laboratory test department sales price may reach 1 billion US dollars.
The insider also said that, at present, Thermo Fisher Scientific has hired Goldman Sachs Group, responsible for the sale of the Athena diagnostic department, the department's transaction price may be 600-700 million US dollars. In addition, Thermo Fisher Scientific also hired Barclays Investment Bank to sell Lancaster Laboratories, asking for US$200 million.
It is understood that Athena Laboratories in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a specialist in providing neurological testing services; Lancaster Laboratories in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a company specializing in the fields of medicine, biology and the environment. The department that provides testing services. It is reported that the Lancaster laboratory's sale may be carried out later.
Mr. Ron O'Brien, a spokesman for Thermo Fisher Scientific, declined to comment. A spokesman for Goldman Sachs Group and Barclays Investment Bank did not respond.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Accelerates Asia's Expansion
Recently, at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, Mr. Marc Casper, President of Thermo Fisher Scientific, said that analytical instruments, laboratory equipment and software account for one third of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s revenue and service revenue. About 15%, about 50% of the revenue comes from supplies accessories. It is understood that the company's annual turnover in 2009 was 10.1 billion US dollars.
Mr. Marc Casper said that in recent years, Thermo Fisher has had the fastest growth rate in the Asia-Pacific region. In response, Thermo Fisher Scientific has also increased laboratory products and new technology innovations in China and Brazil. investment.
In 2010, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s goal was to increase investment in R&D, and use the global stimulus fund to accelerate expansion in Asia. Last month, Thermo Fisher Scientific spent US$2.1 billion to acquire Diane, based in Sunnyvale, California, and the purpose of the deal was to expand Thermo Fisher's business in China.
Mr. Marc Casper also stated that in the future, Thermo Fisher will continue to acquire companies that can expand its customer base. These companies do not include large-scale manufacturing companies.
At the close of the New York Stock Exchange, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s stock fell 8 cents to $56.06. In the past year, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s shares climbed 13 cents.
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