Original from: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has completed the sale of its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm, for consideration of approximately $1.075 billion, consisting of cash and a $50 million seller note.
The microbiology business provides antimicrobial susceptibility testing and culture media solutions for clinical, pharmaceutical and food safety testing. The business generated $645 million in revenue in 2025 and was part of Thermo Fisher's Specialty Diagnostics segment.
Source: Thermo Fisher Scientific Completes Sale of its Microbiology Business to Astorg
