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Agilent (US) acquires biotech firm Multiplicom (Flanders)

US-based scientific measuring instruments expert Agilent Technologies is acquiring Multiplicom – a biotechnology company in the town of Niels, near Antwerp, Flanders. The acquisition is expected to be finalized by mid-January, and totals an investment of EUR 68 million.

Genomics galore

Multiplicom specializes in technology for genetic tests, and develops, produces and commercializes molecular-diagnostic kits that enable personalized healthcare. “By acquiring Multiplicom, we strengthen our position on the genomics market,” explains Herman Verrelst, vice president and general manager of Agilent’s Genomics Division. “Multiplicom’s products and technology broadens and enriches our portfolio, creating a lot of potential in Flanders’ neighboring markets.”

Bigger market

“We look forward to becoming part of Agilent,” comments Dirk Pollet, CEO of Multiplicom. “The acquisition gives us the opportunity to offer our products and technology to a much bigger market. Yet, we would also like to thank our initial investors – Gimv, PMV, Qbic, RMM, Antwerp University and Flanders’ institute for biotechnology VIB – for their support from day one.”

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16 January 2017

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