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Thermo Fisher to acquire Ahura Scientific |
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Friday, 22 January 2010 |
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ahura Scientific, one of the leaders in field-deployed analytical instruments for human health and public safety, for USD 145 million (Rs. 696 crore) in cash plus the potential for an earn-out payment based on the achievement of certain 2010 financial targets. Ahura Scientific specializes in the identification of chemicals for safety, security and pharmaceutical applications. Ahura Scientific's products expand Thermo Fisher's portfolio of portable analytical devices designed to provide customers with the ability to rapidly identify and authenticate a range of molecular and elemental substances in the field.
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