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Charles River Laboratories Acquires Oncotest GmbH
– Expands Oncology Capabilities of Charles River Discovery Services –
Integrated with Charles River’s broader portfolio of human xenografts,
syngeneic, and humanized immunotherapy research models, flow cytometry,
and IVIS® imaging services, the acquisition creates a premier
oncology portfolio for the validation of novel cancer therapies. With
facilities in both
Financial and Transaction Details
The purchase price was approximately €34 million in cash (approximately
The acquisition will have a negligible impact on Charles River’s consolidated revenue and non-GAAP earnings per share in the fourth quarter of 2015. In 2016, Oncotest is expected to represent approximately 1% of Charles River’s consolidated revenue and be neutral to slightly accretive to non-GAAP earnings per share. Items excluded from non-GAAP earnings per share are expected to include all transaction-related costs, which primarily include amortization of intangible assets and certain third-party integration costs.
Oncotest has become part of Charles River’s In Vivo Discovery business, which is reported in the Discovery and Safety Assessment segment.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This news release contains non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, which exclude the amortization of intangible assets and other charges related to our acquisitions (including expenses associated with evaluating acquisitions and certain third-party integration costs). We exclude these items from the non-GAAP financial measures because they are outside our normal operations. There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures, as they are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and may be different than non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. In particular, we believe that the inclusion of supplementary non-GAAP financial measures in this news release helps investors to gain a meaningful understanding of our core operating results and future prospects without the effect of these often-one-time charges, and is consistent with how management measures and forecasts the Company's performance, especially when comparing such results to prior periods or forecasts. We believe that the financial impact of our acquisitions (and in certain cases, the evaluation of such acquisitions, whether or not ultimately consummated) is often large relative to our overall financial performance, which can adversely affect the comparability of our results on a period-to-period basis. In addition, certain activities, such as business acquisitions, happen infrequently and the underlying costs associated with such activities do not recur on a regular basis. Non-GAAP results also allow investors to compare the Company’s operations against the financial results of other companies in the industry who similarly provide non-GAAP results. The non-GAAP financial measures included in this news release are not meant to be considered superior to or a substitute for results of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company intends to continue to assess the potential value of reporting non-GAAP results consistent with applicable rules and regulations. A reconciliation of non-GAAP earnings per share for 2015 and 2016 to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure has not been included because it is impracticable to determine the allocation of the purchase price and other necessary adjustments at this time.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking
statements may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,”
“believe,” “expect,” “will,” “may,” “estimate,” “plan,” “outlook,” and
“project” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future
events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters.
Forward-looking statements include statements in this news release
regarding the acquisition of
About Charles River
Charles River provides essential products and services to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies and leading academic institutions around the globe accelerate their research and drug development efforts. Our dedicated employees are focused on providing clients with exactly what they need to improve and expedite the discovery, early-stage development and safe manufacture of new therapies for the patients who need them. To learn more about our unique portfolio and breadth of services, visit www.criver.com.
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