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| Acquiring Party | Becton, Dickinson and Company, a major manufacturer of medical supplies and devices, laboratory equipment and diagnostic products. |
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| Transferring Party | GeneOhm Sciences Inc., a pioneer developer of molecular diagnostic testing for the rapid detection of bacterial organisms. |
| Sector | Diagnostics |
| Date | February 14, 2006 |
| Analysis Provides BD with expanded entry into the emerging healthcare-associated infections (HAI) market. A natural complement to BD's core strengths in clinical microbiology. Deal value $230m, plus $25m in possible milestone payments, on sales of $5m. | |
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