WESTBROOK, Maine, Nov. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), today announced that it has acquired the research and diagnostic laboratory (RADIL) business of the College of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri for $43 million in cash. Based in Columbia, Missouri, RADIL provides health monitoring and diagnostic testing services to bioresearch customers.
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“The bioresearch market is an excellent strategic fit for IDEXX, allowing us to leverage our expertise in veterinary diagnostics, as well as our integrated offering of reference laboratory and in-clinic testing solutions,” commented Jonathan Ayers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “The acquisition of RADIL, with its international reputation, track record of innovation, and solid relationships with key bioresearch customers, will create a strong foundation for our further participation in this market.”
RADIL serves the biomedical research community with veterinary laboratory diagnostics including serology, pathology, molecular diagnostics, microbiology, and parasitology. All RADIL employees will join IDEXX and continue operations in Columbia.
“The acquisition of RADIL represents a natural extension of our business strategy and aligns well with our overall corporate purpose to create long-term value for our shareholders while enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people and livestock,” added Ayers.
IDEXX expects future growth of the RADIL business to be augmented by the opportunity to leverage IDEXX technologies and international expansion supported by IDEXX’s global infrastructure.
The acquisition of RADIL by IDEXX is treated as a purchase of assets from a tax perspective. In 2012, the acquisition is expected to contribute approximately $12 million of revenue and to be approximately neutral to fully diluted earnings per share. This transaction was not included in the initial guidance for 2012 provided at the time of the Company’s most recent earnings release on October 21, 2011. The acquisition is not expected to have a material impact on IDEXX’s financial results in 2011.
About IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is a leader in pet healthcare innovation, serving practicing veterinarians around the world with a broad range of diagnostic and information technology-based products and services. IDEXX products enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency and build more economically successful practices. IDEXX is also a worldwide leader in providing diagnostic tests and information for livestock and poultry and tests for the quality and safety of water and milk. Headquartered in Maine, IDEXX Laboratories employs more than 4,900 people and offers products to customers in over 100 countries.
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Contact: Merilee Raines, Chief Financial Officer, 1-207-556-8155
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