GE Healthcare to acquire radiopharma firm Sofie Biosciences for $945M

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GE HealthCare agreed to acquire SOFIE Biosciences from Trilantic North America for $945 million in cash, expanding its radiopharmaceutical supply chain. The deal, expected to close in H1 2027, includes 15 U.S. manufacturing sites and rights to FAPI-74. GE HealthCare anticipates revenue growth and margin expansion from the acquisition.

GE HealthCare agreed to acquire Sofie Biosciences for $945M, expected to close by mid-2027. The deal aims to bolster GE's radiopharmaceutical market position, adding US manufacturing and distribution for PET products. Sofie's FAPI-74 rights in the US are included. GE HealthCare projects revenue and earnings growth from the acquisition, with analyst Ryan Zimmerman calling it infrastructure-focused. This follows Curium's $7B acquisition of Lantheus in August.

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GE HealthCare received CE Mark approval for Photonova Spectra, a photon-counting CT system. The technology combines high-resolution imaging with spectral data, aiding clinicians in diagnosing abnormalities. The company has secured prior regulatory approvals in the US and Japan, enabling commercialization in the EEA. GE HealthCare partners with NVIDIA, AWS, and Elekta for technology and healthcare applications.

GE Healthcare will acquire Sofie Biosciences for $945 million in cash, according to reports. The deal, if completed, will expand GE Healthcare's molecular imaging capabilities. Sofie Biosciences is a private company specializing in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. GE Healthcare's stock has seen a 21.62% decline year-to-date.