Deals Shaping The Medical Industry, April 2017

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 March 2017.

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Biocept Inc. (blood-based molecular diagnostics for solid tumors) netted $8.7mm through the sale of 4.3mm common shares at $2.15 (a slight discount) to institutional investors. The placement included five-year warrants to buy another 2.16mm shares at $2.50. Roth Capital Partners, WestPark Capital, and Chardan Capital were the placement agents. (Mar.)

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