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Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) · Life Science · July 1997

Genstar Capital LP acquires NEN Life Sciences, Inc.

On July 5, 1997, Genstar Capital LP acquired NEN Life Sciences, Inc., a life science company in Massachusetts, United States.

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AnnouncedJuly 5, 1997 TypeBuyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) TargetNEN Life Sciences, Inc. Buyer Genstar Capital LP SectorLife Science LocationMassachusetts, United States ValueNot disclosed

Target company

NEN Life Sciences, Inc.
Massachusetts, United States
Life Sciencesector
-founded
Activestatus
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Buyer

Private equity firm · 95 deals on record
  • 1st transaction in life science
  • 5th transaction in United States
95deals, all time
8in this sector
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Questions about this deal

Who acquired NEN Life Sciences, Inc.?Genstar Capital LP acquired NEN Life Sciences, Inc. on July 5, 1997.

What type of deal was it?It was a buyout (lbo, mbo, mbi) in the life science sector in 1997.

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