Sequenom Sells Bioscience Business to Agena for $31.8M

Jun 02, 2014

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NEW YORK (GenomeWeb) – Sequenom said after the close of the market Friday that it has sold its bioscience business, which includes its MassArray system, to Agena Bioscience for $31.8 million.

Sequenom had said in September that it would conduct a strategic review for the business, formerly called the Genetic Analysis segment, but at the time didn't offer details on the reason for seeking a potential sell off.

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