Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) ("Waters") today announced it has completed the previously announced combination with the Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions businesses of Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE: BDX) ("BD"). The transaction forms a global life sciences and diagnostics leader, equipped with best-in-class technologies, and an industry-leading financial outlook. The Company also announced the appointment of Claire M. Fraser, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors (the "Waters Board"), increasing the size of the Waters Board to a total of 11 members.

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) ("BD" or the "Company") today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has set the close of business on February 5, 2026, as the record date for the previously announced spin-off of BD's Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions business to BD's shareholders. Immediately following the spin-off, the spun-off entity will be combined with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) ("Waters") in a Reverse Morris Trust transaction. The combination is expected to be completed on February 9, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Merck (MRK.N), opens new tab is no longer in discussions to buy cancer drug developer Revolution Medicines (RVMD.O), opens new tab, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

NAMSA, a global leader in medical device testing, clinical research, and regulatory consulting, is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of the Early Development medical device testing business of Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a leading provider of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services. This strategic move underscores NAMSA's commitment to advancing innovation and accelerating time-to-market for MedTech manufacturers worldwide.

US pharmaceutical group Merck is in talks to buy Revolution Medicines, a cancer drugmaker with a market capitalisation of more than $20bn in what would be the latest big deal in the red-hot biotechnology sector.

MSD (tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA), today announced the successful completion of the cash tender offer, through a subsidiary, for all the outstanding shares of common stock of Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDTX) (“Cidara”).

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GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Intelerad, a leading medical imaging software provider for the healthcare industry, for a purchase price of $2.3 billion paid in cash. This acquisition demonstrates GE HealthCare’s continued commitment to cloud-enabled and AI-powered solutions across care settings and furthers the company’s aim to triple its offerings of cloud-enabled products by 2028.

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS) today announced a definitive agreement for Abbott to acquire Exact Sciences, which will enable it to enter and lead in fast-growing cancer diagnostics segments, serving millions more people. Under the terms of the agreement, Exact Sciences shareholders will receive $105 per common share, representing a total equity value of approximately $21 billion.

Abbott Laboratories is nearing a potential acquisition of cancer screening company Exact Sciences Corp., people familiar with the matter said, in what could be the biggest deal of the year in the global health-care sector.