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Labcorp (LH) will be webcasting its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 14 at 9:00 a.m. ET. The webcast can be viewed on Labcorp's Investor Relations website, with an archived replay available for one year.

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Labcorp (NYSE: LH) has received court approval to acquire assets of Invitae (OTC:NVTAQ), a leading medical genetics company, for $239 million in cash and non-cash consideration. The acquisition will advance Labcorp's specialty testing strategy in areas like oncology and rare diseases. The transaction is expected to enhance patient care, provide insights into health, and support clinical trials and treatment regimens.

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Geneoscopy, Inc. announces FDA approval for its noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test, ColoSense, with 93% sensitivity for detecting colorectal cancer and 45% sensitivity for detecting advanced adenomas in average-risk individuals. The breakthrough device provides a dynamic view of disease activity using RNA biomarkers, offering a promising tool for early-age onset CRC detection. The study showed 100% sensitivity for CRC in the 45-49 age group, a critical demographic, with a commercial launch planned in collaboration with Labcorp.

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Labcorp has received FDA approval for the first companion diagnostic for use with Pfizer's newly approved gene therapy to treat patients with Hemophilia B. The nAbCyte Anti-AAVRh74var HB-FE Assay will determine patient eligibility for treatment with BEQVEZ, Pfizer's gene therapy. Approximately 6,000 individuals in the US have Hemophilia B, and up to 60% of the population may have preexisting anti-AAV antibodies. Labcorp's assay will help identify patients suitable for gene therapy, marking a significant advancement in precision medicine and gene therapy.

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Labcorp announced its 2024 first quarter results, reporting a revenue of $3.18 billion, up 4.6% from last year. The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $14.45 to $15.35. Labcorp made significant acquisitions, expanded its test menu, and advanced growth initiatives. The company also launched innovative tests, received FDA authorization, and announced a new holding company structure. Labcorp's Diagnostics Laboratories revenue increased by 4.1%, and Biopharma Laboratory Services revenue grew by 7.5%. The company updated its 2024 guidance, expecting revenue growth between 4.8% to 6.4% and adjusted EPS of $14.45 to $15.35.
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Labcorp, a global leader in laboratory services, has won the bid for select assets of Invitae, a medical genetics company. The transaction, awaiting court approval on May 6, 2024, is valued at $239 million and is expected to generate $275-$300 million in annual revenue, primarily in oncology and rare diseases testing. The deal is set to close in the third quarter of 2024, pending regulatory approvals.
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Invitae, a leading medical genetics company, has entered into an agreement with Labcorp for the sale of its business. Labcorp, a global leader in laboratory services, has been selected as the winning bidder in a court-supervised sale process under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The $239 million cash bid includes the acquisition of substantially all of Invitae's assets, ensuring business continuity for customers, partners, and employees. The sale is subject to court and regulatory approvals, with completion expected in the third quarter of 2024.
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Labcorp introduces the first nationwide GFAP blood biomarker test for early detection of neurodegenerative diseases and brain injuries, expanding their neurology portfolio.
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Labcorp (LH) declares a cash dividend of $0.72 per share of common stock, payable on June 12, 2024, to stockholders of record as of May 28, 2024.
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Labcorp receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for the first at-home Mpox PCR Test Collection Kit, aiding in the detection of monkeypox virus.
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Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings

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recognized for our innovation, quality, and customer convenience, labcorp delivers timely, accurate results for improved patient care. with scientific expertise in esoteric testing, genomics, and clinical and anatomic pathology, labcorp performs more than one million tests on approximately 400,000 samples each day. labcorp is a pioneer in applying advances in medicine and science to laboratory testing, with more than 35 years of experience in serving physicians and their patients. labcorp operates a sophisticated laboratory network, with corporate headquarters in burlington, nc, and more than 34,000 employees worldwide. our more than 220,000 clients include physician offices, hospitals, managed care organizations, and biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. laboratory corporation of america holdings is listed on the new york stock exchange (nyse) under ticker symbol lh.