WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today announced that the company has completed the sale of its Medical Imaging business to Varex Imaging Corporation (Nasdaq: VREX).
PerkinElmer announced its intent to sell its Medical Imaging business, a supplier of flat panel X-ray detectors that serve as components for industrial, medical and dental X-ray imaging systems, on December 22, 2016.
“The sale of Medical Imaging supports our strategy of redirecting our investments towards accelerating growth in key markets,” said Robert Friel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, PerkinElmer.
About PerkinElmer
PerkinElmer, Inc. is a global leader focused on innovating for a healthier world. The Company reported revenue of approximately $2.1 billion in 2016, has about 9,000 employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, and is a component of the S&P 500 Index. Additional information is available through 1-877-PKI-NYSE, or at www.perkinelmer.com.
