Thermo Fisher to Acquire FEI Company for $4.2B

Thermo Fisher Scientific have further cemented their reputation as a serial acquirer with the purchase of FEI Company for approximately $4.2B in cash. Oregon-based FEI Company are world leaders in

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Evolution M&A Analysis: Evaluating Potential Acquisition Targets for Thermo Fisher Scientific

A recent mixed securities shelf registration filing by Thermo Fisher Scientific has prompted speculation from industry insiders and investors, with prominent advisors predicting further acquisitions for the company throughout 2016

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Evolution M&A Analysis: Thermo Fisher to Acquire Affymetrix for $1.3 billion

Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:TMO) have announced an agreement to acquire Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) for approximately $1.3 billion, or $14.00 per share, in cash. The acquisition was unanimously approved by the boards

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Thermo Fisher and Illumina Prepare for Round Two of the Next-Gen Sequencing Battle

Earlier this month Thermo Fisher Scientific announced the launch of two novel next-generation sequencing (NGS) instruments, the Ion S5 and the Ion S5 XL benchtop systems, which combine the ability

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Research Chemicals Leader Alfa Aesar to be acquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific have signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alfa Aesar, a leading global manufacturer of research chemicals, for £256 million (approximately $405 million USD) in cash. Alfa Aesar’s

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Thermo Fisher Strengthens Bioproduction Offering by Acquiring Advanced Scientifics

Thermo Fisher Scientific have announced their acquisition of ASI (Advanced Scientifics, Inc.) for a cash payment of $300 million USD as the company seeks to strengthen their bioproduction offerings. ASI

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