About This Deal

Danaher Corporation acquired Aldevron, L.L.C. for approximately $9.6 billion cash purchase price, a transaction completed in August 2021, structured as all cash.

Aldevron, L.L.C. operates in Life Sciences (genomic medicine), is based in Fargo, North Dakota, USA. Danaher acquired Aldevron in August 2021 for ~$9.6 billion; Aldevron manufactures high-quality plasmid DNA, mRNA and proteins, serving biotechnology and pharmaceutical customers across research, clinical and commercial applications.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Danaher Corporation
Target
Aldevron, L.L.C.
Value
Approximately $9.6 billion cash purchase price
Date
August 2021
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Segment
Life Sciences (genomic medicine)
Structure
All cash
Announced
June 1, 2021
Closed
August 30, 2021

In Their Words

On August 30, 2021, the Company acquired Aldevron, L.L.C. (“Aldevron”) for a cash purchase price of approximately $9.6 billion (the “Aldevron Acquisition”). Aldevron manufactures high-quality plasmid DNA, mRNA and proteins, serving biotechnology and pharmaceutical customers across research, clinical and commercial applications.Danaher Corporation FY21 10-K, acquisition note

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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