Roche/Ventana acquired German cervical-cancer diagnostics specialist mtm laboratories for €130M upfront (~$184M) plus up to €60M (~$85M) in milestones; total up to ~$269M. Complemented Roche's cobas HPV cervical screening platform.
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AnnouncedJul 19, 2011
ClosedAug 01, 2011
Deal value$269M
Deal typeAcquisition/Merger
Therapeutic areaCervical cancer screening / pre-cancerous lesion detection
IndicationsCervical cancer screening / pre-cancerous lesion detection
Key assetsp16 INK4a-based cervical cancer diagnostic tests (CINtec)