Lantheus Acquires Life Molecular Imaging for $350 Million, Potentially $400 Million, to Enhance Neuraceq Alzheimer's Diagnostics

Jan 13, 2025, 06:34 AM

Lantheus Holdings, a diagnostic imaging company based in the U.S., has announced its acquisition of Germany-based Life Molecular Imaging for an upfront payment of $350 million, with potential additional milestones of up to $400 million. This acquisition aims to enhance Lantheus's capabilities in the Alzheimer's disease radiodiagnostic market, particularly through Life Molecular Imaging's Neuraceq, an F-18 PET imaging agent approved for detecting beta-amyloid plaques in patients being evaluated for Alzheimer's. The transaction is part of Lantheus's strategy to accelerate innovation in the growing market for Alzheimer's diagnostics.