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Dynamic Healthcare M&A Database - 2Q07



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Acquiring Party    Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), a provider of diagnostic testing, information, and services for the healthcare industry.
Transferring Party    Ameripath, Inc., a leading provider of dermatopathology, anatomic pathology and esoteric testing and a portfolio company of Welsh, Carson, Anderson and Stowe IX, L.P.
Sector    Diagnostics
Date    May 31, 2007
Analysis
Establishes a leading position in cancer diagnostics with a focus on dermatopathology, anatomic pathology and molecular diagnostics. The deal facilitates Quest's leadership mission in quality pathology disease management services. Deal value -- $2b on $800m of revenue (2.5x).




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