Lantheus completes $350 million Life Molecular Imaging acquisition, names new R&D head
Lantheus said on July 21, 2025 it completed its acquisition of Life Molecular Imaging Limited from Life Healthcare Group, paying an upfront cash amount of $350 million after purchase price adjustments. The deal adds Neuraceq, an F-18 PET imaging agent used to detect beta-amyloid plaques in patients evaluated for Alzheimer's disease, along with commercial infrastructure and R&D capabilities. The filing does not provide financial results or guidance for the acquired business.
Key points
- Upfront cash payment of $350 million to the seller, after applicable purchase price adjustments
- Transaction completed July 21, 2025; agreement first announced January 12, 2025
- Dr. Ludger Dinkelborg, formerly CEO of Life Molecular Imaging, becomes Head of Research and Development effective August 1, 2025, reporting to CEO Brian Markison
The filing
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