About This Deal

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. acquired Agilux Laboratories for $64.9 million in cash, a transaction completed in September 2016, structured as all cash.

Agilux Laboratories operates in Discovery and Safety Assessment (DSA), is based in United States. Agilux was a CRO that provides a suite of integrated discovery small and large molecule bioanalytical services, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic (DMPK) services, and pharmacology services.

The acquisition supports our strategy to offer clients a broader, integrated portfolio that provides services continuously from the earliest stages of drug research through the nonclinical development process. The purchase price for Agilux was $64.9 million in cash.

DSA segment, discovery / DMPK services

Deal Terms

Acquirer
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Target
Agilux Laboratories
Value
$64.9 million in cash
Date
September 2016
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
United States
Segment
Discovery and Safety Assessment (DSA)
Structure
all cash
Announced
September 1, 2016
Closed
September 1, 2016

In Their Words

In September, we acquired Agilux, a CRO that provides a suite of integrated discovery small and large molecule bioanalytical services, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic services, and pharmacology services. The purchase price for Agilux was $64.9 million in cash.Charles River FY2016 10-K, Business Acquisitions note

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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