M&A
confidence high
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Quest Diagnostics to acquire LifeLabs from OMERS for C$1.35B (~US$985M)
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC
- Cash purchase price of ~C$1.35B (US$985M) including net debt, funded with cash and debt.
- LifeLabs generates ~C$970M (US$710M) annual revenue; deal slightly dilutive to GAAP EPS but accretive to adjusted EPS in first 12 months.
- LifeLabs will retain its brand, Canadian HQ, and management; Quest to provide expertise and resources.
- Closing expected by end of 2024, subject to Canadian regulatory approvals and key customer consents.
- LifeLabs has >6,500 employees and is a leading Canadian community lab; existing reference relationship with Quest.