Novartis to Acquire Genoptix for $470M

Jan 24, 2011

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Novartis has signed a definitive agreement to acquire personalized diagnostics lab services firm Genoptix for approximately $470 million.

Novartis will pay $25 per share in cash for all of the outstanding shares of the Carlsbad, Calif.-based company. The purchase price represents an approximately 27 percent premium to Genoptix's Friday closing price on the Nasdaq of $19.76.

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