Cincinnati public company to be acquired in $1.53B blockbuster deal

One of Greater Cincinnati’s largest public companies is set to be acquired by a pair of East Asian firms in a deal worth more than $1.5 billion.

Meridian Bioscience (NASDAQ: VIVO), a provider of diagnostic testing and life science raw materials, said Thursday it has entered into agreement to be acquired by South Korea-based SD Biosensor and SJL Partners for $1.53 billion cash.

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Written by Liz Engel.

Originally published July 7, 2022.