Charles River Laboratories (CRL) Tops Q4 EPS by 29c, Revenues Beat; Offers FY21 EPS Guidance Above Consensus

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Charles River Labs (CRL) PT Raised to $301 at Credit Suisse

February 17, 2021 4:13 PM EST

Credit Suisse analyst Erin Wilson Wright raised the price target on Charles River Labs (NYSE: CRL) to $301.00 (from $259.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

The analyst comments "CRLs 4Q EPS ($2.39) handily exceeded our $2.04 on stronger revenues and profitability. Below the line factors also added $0.15. It... More

Charles River Laboratories (CRL) to Acquire Cognate BioServices for $875 Million

February 17, 2021 7:07 AM EST

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cognate BioServices, Inc., a premier, cell and gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), for approximately $875 million in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2021, subject to regulatory requirements and customary closing conditions.

James C. Foster, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Charles River Laboratories, commented, Cognate BioServices presents a unique opportunity to expand into a high-growth,... More