Exact Sciences Buys Genomic Health In $2.8Bn Expansion Deal
Executive Summary
Cancer diagnostics company Exact Sciences is combining with Genomic Health in a major merger valued at $2.8bn. The combined company will offer two of the fastest growing brands in cancer diagnostics, Cologuard and Oncotype DX.
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