LabX Media Group Acquires Drug Discovery News
January 28, 2020
LabX Media Group has acquired Drug Discovery News (DDNews) from Old River Publications, adding the specialty life-sciences news brand to its portfolio. The deal expands LabX's editorial and e-media capabilities in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology markets and positions DDNews to operate under LabX leadership with Mario Di Ubaldi leading integration efforts.
- Buyers
- LabX Media Group
- Targets
- Drug Discovery News
- Sellers
- Old River Publications
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Delaware, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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