About This Deal

Danaher Corporation acquired Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc. (IDT) for approximately $2.1 billion (net of cash acquired), a transaction completed in April 2018, structured as all cash.

Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc. (IDT) operates in Life Sciences (genomics), is based in Coralville, Iowa, USA, had revenue of about approximately $260 million in 2017. Danaher acquired Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) in April 2018 for ~$2.1 billion; IDT is a privately-held manufacturer of custom DNA and RNA oligonucleotides serving academic, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, agriculture, clinical-diagnostics and pharmaceutical-development markets.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Danaher Corporation
Target
Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc. (IDT)
Value
Approximately $2.1 billion (net of cash acquired)
Date
April 2018
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Coralville, Iowa, USA
Segment
Life Sciences (genomics)
Structure
All cash
Target revenue
Approximately $260 million in 2017
Announced
March 1, 2018
Closed
April 13, 2018

In Their Words

On April 13, 2018, the Company acquired Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc. (“IDT”), a privately-held manufacturer of custom DNA and RNA oligonucleotides ... for a purchase price of approximately $2.1 billion, net of cash acquired. IDT had revenues of approximately $260 million in 2017, and is now part of the Company's Life Sciences segment.Danaher Corporation FY18 10-K, acquisition note

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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