Genzyme Completes Sale of Diagnostics Business

Genzyme Completes Sale of Diagnostics Business to Sekisui Chemical Co.
Agrees to Sell Pharmaceuticals Business to International Chemical Investors Group

Genzyme announced that it has completed the sale of its diagnostic products business to Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.

Sekisui purchased substantially all of the assets of the business, including diagnostic product lines and technologies. Genzyme’s approximately 575 employees were offered similar positions with Sekisui, which plans to maintain operations in each of the business’s current locations. In connection with the sale, Sekisui also entered into a supply agreement to provide Genzyme with certain enzymes needed for the production of Cerezyme® (imiglucerase for injection).

Genzyme also announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement under which an affiliate of International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) will acquire Genzyme’s pharmaceutical intermediates business.

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