Dynamic Healthcare M&A Database

Acquiring Party	Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX), a provider of diagnostic testing, information, and services for the healthcare industry.
Transferring Party	LabOne, Inc. (LABS), a provider of health screening and risk assessment services to life insurance companies; clinical diagnostic testing services to health care providers; and drug testing services to employers.
Sector	Diagnostics
Date	August 8, 2005
Analysis Strengthens Quest's existing business and adds several new lines -- health screening and risk assessment services to the life insurance industry. Total Deal value of $934 million. LabOne's revenue and EBITDA were $490 million and $69 million, respectively.
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Dynamic Healthcare M&A Database - 3Q05