Cepheid (NASDAQ:CPHD) today announced that antitrust clearances have been received or the requisite waiting periods have expired, as applicable, in the United States, Germany, Austria and South Africa, which comprise all of the governmental approvals required as a closing condition pursuant to the merger agreement executed in connection with the proposed acquisition of Cepheid by Danaher Corporation.

As previously disclosed, on September 2, 2016, Cepheid, Danaher Corporation (“Parent”), and Copper Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Sub”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (“Merger Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, and subject to the conditions thereof, Merger Sub will merge with and into Cepheid, and Cepheid will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent (the “Merger”).

Cepheid is scheduled to hold a special meeting of its shareholders on November 4, 2016 to consider and vote upon the approval of the Merger Agreement, Merger and the principal terms thereof, as well as other matters related to the Merger.

About Cepheid

Based in Sunnyvale, Calif., Cepheid (NASDAQ:CPHD) is a leading molecular diagnostics company that is dedicated to improving healthcare by developing, manufacturing, and marketing accurate yet easy-to-use molecular systems and tests. By automating highly complex and time-consuming manual procedures, the company’s solutions deliver a better way for institutions of any size to perform sophisticated genetic testing for organisms and genetic-based diseases. Through its strong molecular biology capabilities, the company is focusing on those applications where accurate, rapid, and actionable test results are needed most, such as managing infectious diseases and cancer. For more information, visit www.cepheid.com.