M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.70
Fulgent Genetics to acquire Bako Diagnostics and StrataDx for $55.5M total
Fulgent Genetics, Inc.
- Acquires equity of StrataDx for $12.5M cash; asset purchase from Bako entities for $43.0M cash.
- Deal expected to close in first half 2026; subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
- Adds anatomic pathology, proprietary PCR tests, nationwide sales team, and CLIA/CAP labs in GA and MA.
- Fulgent plans to leverage AI and digital pathology (Eziopath) to improve efficiency at acquired labs.
- Acquisition funded from cash on hand; Fulgent notes organic double-digit growth in lab services business.