Acquisition History / Azenta, Inc. / UK Biocentre Limited
Azenta, Inc. Acquires UK Biocentre Limited
Announced March 4, 2026 — $30.1M
What happened
UK Biocentre provides sample management, storage and high-throughput processing services, with c.£15.3M revenue. Nasdaq-listed Azenta completed the acquisition through its UK subsidiary to create a European operations hub.
- Acquirer
- Azenta, Inc.
- Target
- UK Biocentre Limited
- Announced
- March 4, 2026
- Price
- $30.1M
- Industry
- Biobank sample storage and processing
- Buyer type
- Strategic acquirer
- Status
- Closed
By the numbers
Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition
When did Azenta, Inc. acquire UK Biocentre Limited?
Azenta, Inc. acquired UK Biocentre Limited on March 4, 2026. This was Azenta, Inc.'s 1st publicly tracked acquisition out of 1 we have on record.
How much did Azenta, Inc. pay for UK Biocentre Limited?
Azenta, Inc. paid $30.1M for UK Biocentre Limited.
What does UK Biocentre Limited do?
UK Biocentre provides sample management, storage and high-throughput processing services, with c.£15.3M revenue. Nasdaq-listed Azenta completed the acquisition through its UK subsidiary to create a European operations hub.
What other Biobank sample storage and processing companies has Azenta, Inc. acquired?
UK Biocentre Limited is Azenta, Inc.'s only publicly tracked acquisition in Biobank sample storage and processing so far.