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Waters and BD Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions announce $17.5B merger
Waters Corp (NYSE:WAT) shares fell more than 12% after it announced a business combination deal with BD Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions (NYSE:BDX), forming a new life sciences and diagnostics leader focused on high-volume, regulated testing markets. The transaction, structured as a Reverse Morris Trust and valued at approximately $17.5 billion, is expected to significantly expand Waters' market reach and strengthen its position in key adjacent sectors.
Analytics Equipment Maker Waters Buys Becton Dickinson Unit in a $17.5B Deal
Waters (WAT) shares tumbled over 12% Monday morning after the analytics instruments maker said it plans to buy Becton Dickinson's (BDX) Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions business in a Reverse Morris Trust transaction valued at $17.5 billion. Becton Dickinson shares were about 2% lower.
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Waters Corporation Dividends
 WAT 26 Nov 1996 | Other | $0.04 Per Share |
Waters Corporation Earnings
| 4 Aug 2025 (In 2 weeks) Date | | 2.94 Cons. EPS | - EPS |
| 30 Jul 2025 (In 2 weeks) Date | | 2.95 Cons. EPS | - EPS |
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| WAT 26 Nov 1996 | Other | $0.04 Per Share |
| 4 Aug 2025 (In 2 weeks) Date | | 2.94 Cons. EPS | - EPS |
| 30 Jul 2025 (In 2 weeks) Date | | 2.95 Cons. EPS | - EPS |
| 29 Jul 2025 (In 2 weeks) Date | | - Cons. EPS | - EPS |
| 6 May 2025 Date | | - Cons. EPS | - EPS |
| 5 May 2025 Date | | - Cons. EPS | - EPS |
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Waters Corporation Profile
| Medical - Diagnostics & Research Industry | Healthcare Sector | Udit Batra CEO | XSTU Exchange | US9418481035 ISIN |
| US Country | 7,600 Employees | - Last Dividend | 28 Aug 2000 Last Split | 16 Nov 1995 IPO Date |
Overview
Waters Corporation, established in 1958 and based in Milford, Massachusetts, operates globally, providing advanced analytical workflow solutions across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The company is structured into two main segments: Waters and TA, through which it offers a broad spectrum of technology systems and support products tailored for scientific research and industrial applications. Waters Corporation's innovation in high and ultra-performance liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry (MS) technology, and assorted support products, including chromatography columns and consumables, is complemented by its service offerings, spanning post-warranty service plans to instrument maintenance. Moreover, the firm's commitment to advancing research and ensuring quality assurance across various sectors is epitomized by its range of thermal analysis, rheometry, and calorimetry instruments, alongside a suite of specialized software products. Serving a diverse clientele, from clinical and pharmaceutical researchers to environmental analysts, Waters Corporation plays a pivotal role in facilitating drug development, environmental testing, and quality assessment of consumer goods, promoting safety and innovation across industries.
Products and Services
- High and Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC/UPLC) and Mass Spectrometry (MS) Systems:
These instruments form the backbone of analytical chemistry, particularly in the separation, identification, and quantification of compounds in samples. Waters Corporation designs, manufactures, and services such systems that are critical for drug discovery and development, clinical trials, protein analysis in disease processes, environmental testing, and nutritional safety analysis.
- Chromatography Columns and Consumable Products:
Essential for the effective operation of chromatography systems, these products include a variety of columns and other consumables that ensure precision and reliability in sample analysis across various laboratory applications.
- Post-Warranty Service Plans:
Waters Corporation offers comprehensive service plans that extend beyond the warranty, providing maintenance and support for instruments to ensure their optimal performance and longevity.
- Thermal Analysis, Rheometry, and Calorimetry Instruments:
The company also specializes in the design and production of instruments used for analyzing the physical properties of materials, such as their response to heat (thermal analysis), flow behavior (rheometry), and energy changes in chemical reactions (calorimetry). These instruments are invaluable in assessing the stability and suitability of materials for industrial, healthcare, and consumer goods applications, as well as for life science research.
- Software Solutions:
Developing and supplying advanced software-based products that complement its range of instruments, Waters Corporation ensures seamless integration and enhanced functionality. This software facilitates data analysis and interpretation, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of laboratory workflows.
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