Bio-Techne Announces Exosome Diagnostics Divestiture
Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH) has announced the divestiture of its Exosome Diagnostics business to Mdxhealth SA. The deal includes the ExoDx Prostate (EPI) test, CLIA-certified clinical laboratory, and related assets. Bio-Techne will maintain access to the proprietary exosome-based technology for kit development in its precision diagnostics segment.
Under the agreement terms, Bio-Techne will receive $5 million in MDXH stock plus future considerations. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 of Bio-Techne's fiscal 2026. The strategic move aims to strengthen Bio-Techne's focus on developing high-value products for life science research and clinical diagnostics markets while improving its operating margin profile.
Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH) ha annunciato la cessione della sua divisione Exosome Diagnostics a Mdxhealth SA. L'accordo comprende il test ExoDx Prostate (EPI), il laboratorio clinico certificato CLIA e i relativi asset. Bio-Techne manterrà l'accesso alla tecnologia proprietaria basata sugli esosomi per lo sviluppo di kit nel suo segmento di diagnostica di precisione.
Secondo i termini dell'accordo, Bio-Techne riceverà 5 milioni di dollari in azioni MDXH più ulteriori considerazioni future. La transazione è prevista per il primo trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2026 di Bio-Techne. Questa mossa strategica mira a rafforzare il focus di Bio-Techne sullo sviluppo di prodotti ad alto valore per la ricerca nelle scienze della vita e i mercati della diagnostica clinica, migliorando al contempo il profilo del margine operativo.
Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH) ha anunciado la venta de su negocio de Exosome Diagnostics a Mdxhealth SA. El acuerdo incluye la prueba ExoDx Prostate (EPI), el laboratorio clÃnico certificado por CLIA y los activos relacionados. Bio-Techne mantendrá acceso a la tecnologÃa propietaria basada en exosomas para el desarrollo de kits en su segmento de diagnóstico de precisión.
Según los términos del acuerdo, Bio-Techne recibirá 5 millones de dólares en acciones de MDXH más consideraciones futuras. Se espera que la transacción se cierre en el primer trimestre del año fiscal 2026 de Bio-Techne. Esta estrategia busca fortalecer el enfoque de Bio-Techne en el desarrollo de productos de alto valor para la investigación en ciencias de la vida y los mercados de diagnóstico clÃnico, mejorando a la vez su perfil de margen operativo.
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Bio-Techne (NASDAQ : TECH) a annoncé la cession de son activité Exosome Diagnostics à Mdxhealth SA. L'accord inclut le test ExoDx Prostate (EPI), le laboratoire clinique certifié CLIA et les actifs associés. Bio-Techne conservera l'accès à la technologie propriétaire basée sur les exosomes pour le développement de kits dans son segment de diagnostics de précision.
Selon les termes de l'accord, Bio-Techne recevra 5 millions de dollars en actions MDXH ainsi que des considérations futures. La transaction devrait être finalisée au premier trimestre de l'exercice fiscal 2026 de Bio-Techne. Cette décision stratégique vise à renforcer l'orientation de Bio-Techne vers le développement de produits à forte valeur ajoutée pour la recherche en sciences de la vie et les marchés du diagnostic clinique, tout en améliorant son profil de marge opérationnelle.
Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH) hat den Verkauf seines Exosome Diagnostics-Geschäfts an Mdxhealth SA bekannt gegeben. Der Deal umfasst den ExoDx Prostate (EPI)-Test, ein CLIA-zertifiziertes klinisches Labor und zugehörige Vermögenswerte. Bio-Techne behält den Zugang zur proprietären exosom-basierten Technologie für die Kit-Entwicklung im Bereich Präzisionsdiagnostik.
Gemäß den Vertragsbedingungen erhält Bio-Techne 5 Millionen US-Dollar in MDXH-Aktien sowie zukünftige Gegenleistungen. Der Abschluss der Transaktion wird für das erste Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2026 von Bio-Techne erwartet. Dieser strategische Schritt zielt darauf ab, den Fokus von Bio-Techne auf die Entwicklung hochwertiger Produkte für die Lebenswissenschafts- und klinische Diagnostikmärkte zu stärken und gleichzeitig das operative Margenprofil zu verbessern.
- Strategic repositioning to focus on high-margin products and tools
- Expected improvement in operating margin profile
- Retention of access to exosome-based technology for kit development
- Potential future considerations beyond initial $5M stock payment
- Relatively small immediate compensation ($5M in stock) for the divestiture
- Loss of direct revenue stream from ExoDx Prostate test
- Reduction in diagnostic testing portfolio breadth
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Bio-Techne's divestiture of Exosome Diagnostics to Mdxhealth strengthens its core business while improving margins, though financial terms appear modest.
Bio-Techne's divestiture of its Exosome Diagnostics business to Mdxhealth represents a strategic portfolio refinement that allows the company to refocus on its core high-margin products. The transaction includes the ExoDx Prostate (EPI) test, CLIA-certified clinical laboratory, and related assets, while Bio-Techne maintains access to the proprietary exosome technology for future kit development.
The financial terms appear relatively modest �
CEO Kim Kelderman specifically highlighted that this transaction will create an "immediate uplift to our sector leading operating margin profile," indicating the divested business likely operated at lower margins than the company average. This strategic move aligns with Bio-Techne's stated focus on being "a developer of innovative, high value, high margin products, tools and reagents" for life science research and clinical diagnostics.
For investors, this transaction signals management's commitment to portfolio optimization and margin expansion. The deal structure � receiving stock rather than cash � suggests Bio-Techne sees value in maintaining some exposure to Mdxhealth's growth in the urology diagnostics market while streamlining its own operations. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 of Bio-Techne's fiscal 2026, providing a relatively quick timeline for realizing the anticipated margin benefits.
"Mdxhealth is the ideal acquirer of our ExoDx Prostate test and CLIA-certified laboratory," said Kim Kelderman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bio-Techne. "Mdxhealth has made several strategic moves over the past few years to position the company as a leader in urology and prostate cancer diagnostics. The addition of ExoDx Prostate to their portfolio accelerates their leadership in this market."
Kelderman continued, "Following this transaction, Bio-Techne will strengthen its foundation as a developer of innovative, high value, high margin products, tools and reagents for the life science research and clinical diagnostics markets. This repositioning of the portfolio enables Bio-Techne to direct additional investments to further strengthen this foundation, while creating an immediate uplift to our sector leading operating margin profile."
"ExoDx Prostate is a strong strategic fit with our rapidly growing urology and prostate cancer diagnostic business," said Michael McGarrity, Chief Executive Officer of Mdxhealth. "The ExoDx Prostate test equips men with information to make better decisions and avoid unnecessary and potentially dangerous prostate biopsies. Bio-Techne has done a tremendous job delivering this necessary information to patients and growing the base of physicians leveraging this tool. We are looking forward to building on this success."
Under the terms of the agreement, Bio-Techne will receive
Bio-Techne will discuss this transaction, as well as its fourth quarter fiscal 2025 performance on its earnings call tomorrow, August 6th, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. CDT. To listen, please dial 1-800-274-8461 or 1-203-518-9814 (for international callers), and reference conference ID: TECHQ4. The earnings call can also be accessed via webcast through the following link .
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