CompletedHealthcare2 March 2026

Novacyt Holdings UK Limited to acquire Southern Cross Diagnostics Pty Ltd

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Novacyt Holdings UK Limited acquires Southern Cross Diagnostics Pty Ltd

Deal facts

Buyer
Novacyt Holdings UK Limited
Target
Southern Cross Diagnostics Pty Ltd
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
2 March 2026
Status
Completed
Sector
Healthcare
Country
Australia
Consideration
Not stated
What we know

Novacyt Holdings UK Limited has agreed to acquire Southern Cross Diagnostics Pty Ltd in a strategic acquisition within the molecular diagnostics sector. The transaction was announced and completed on 2 March 2026, with the target operating out of Australia. The deal value and specific consideration terms were not disclosed to the public at the time of the announcement.

This acquisition brings the Australian diagnostic business under the ownership of the UK-based parent company, expanding its presence in the Southern Hemisphere. The integration of Southern Cross Diagnostics into the Novacyt group marks a significant step for the buyer in the molecular diagnostics field. The transaction is now complete following the successful closing on the announced date.

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    Novacyt Holdings UK Limited to acquire Southern Cross Diagnostics Pty Ltd

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