Lantheus Holdings Inc ( LNTH ) shares are trading lower by 4.4% to $91.64 during Monday’s session after the company announced a $350 million acquisition.

What To Know: Lantheus Holdings ( LNTH ) announced the acquisition of Life Molecular Imaging Ltd. in a deal valued at up to $750 million, including $350 million upfront and up to $400 million in milestone payments.

The company says the acquisition expands Lantheus' ( LNTH ) presence in Alzheimer's disease (AD) diagnostics with Neuraceq, an F-18 radioactive diagnostic agent for PET imaging of β-amyloid plaque in cognitively impaired patients.

Lantheus ( LNTH ) says Life Molecular brings advanced R&D capabilities, international infrastructure and a strong commercial presence, enabling Lantheus ( LNTH ) to enhance its diagnostic and therapeutic offerings.

CEO Brian Markison highlighted the acquisition’s alignment with Lantheus' ( LNTH ) growth strategy, emphasizing its potential to improve patient outcomes and deliver shareholder value.

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According to data from Benzinga Pro, LNTH has a 52-week high of $126.89 and a 52-week low of $50.20.