ABL Diagnostics submits takeover bid for Texcell France
ABL Diagnostics submitted a bid on June 9, 2026, to acquire the business and assets of Texcell France, which is under judicial reorganization. The acquisition is subject to court approval, and the outcome remains uncertain.

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ABL Diagnostics submitted a bid on June 9, 2026, to acquire the business and assets of Texcell France, a company specializing in viral safety testing, immunology, and R&D services for biopharmaceutical products. The target company is currently subject to judicial reorganization proceedings before the Commercial Court of Évry. This strategic move by ABL Diagnostics aims to assess external growth opportunities complementary to its existing portfolio of molecular diagnostic solutions, healthcare software, and clinical sample management.
The proposed acquisition is based on Article L. 642-1 of the French Commercial Code. However, the transaction remains contingent upon the decision of the Commercial Court of Évry. At this stage, there is no certainty regarding the outcome of these insolvency proceedings. ABL Diagnostics stated it will keep the market informed of any significant developments in accordance with applicable regulatory obligations.
ABL Diagnostics specializes in innovative molecular biology tests and global solutions, including molecular polymerase chain reaction (PCR) detection under the UltraGene brand and genotyping by DNA sequencing under the DeepChek® brand. The company markets its products globally through its own sales team and a network of exclusive distributors. Its customer base includes academic clinical pathology laboratories, private reference laboratories, and researchers.
The company has an expanding portfolio of microbiology products, covering areas such as HIV drug resistance testing, SARS-CoV-2, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B and C detection solutions, and microbiome analyses. Additionally, ABL Diagnostics offers integrated solutions like real-time syndromic PCR tests, the Nadis® Patient Medical Record used in over 200 hospitals in France, and MediaChek® Clinical Sample Collection Kits.
ABL Diagnostics has been marketing the products and services of its sister company CDL Pharma since the second half of 2025 through an intra-group strategy agreement. Headquartered in Woippy, ABL Diagnostics is a public limited company listed on compartment B of the regulated market of Euronext in Paris.
How will the integration of Texcell's viral safety testing capabilities enhance ABL Diagnostics' competitive position in the biopharmaceutical R&D market?
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