Deals Shaping The Medical Industry, November 2016

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Dealmaking column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced in October 2016.

Oxford Immunotec Global PLC is paying $6mm in cash to acquire Immunetics Inc. (immunoassays for infectious diseases). Oxford could also shell out up to $6mm in cash upon attaining certain revenue goals and development milestones over the next three years. (Oct.)

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