The value of announced global lab-only merger and acquisition (M&A) deals jumped to over $3.9 billion in 2007, up from over $2.1 billion in 2006, according to industry analysis by Crosstree Capital Partners (Tampa, FL). In the United States, there were approximately $3.1 billion in M&A activity and 18 deals, according to Washington G-2 estimates.

February 2008 - Table of Contents

LIR February 2008 (full PDF issue)

Global Lab M&A Tops $3.9 Billion, $3.1 Billion in U.S. for ’07

Sonic Takes Over Labs in New Jersey, Tennessee

Carilion Labs Acquires Innovative Pathology Services

CMS Gives Pathologists Incentives for Quality Reporting

LabCorp’s Growth Focused on Companion Dx, Managed Care Contracts

U.S. Lab M&A Climbs to $3.1B in 2007

PAML’s Newest Joint Venture Focused on Capturing Salt Lake City Outreach Market

Lab Stocks Down 5% Over Past 5 Weeks, 1% So Far in '08

Molecular Diagnostics 2008 Is a Must-Attend Event