--- title: "BUZZ-UK's Oxford Nanopore gains as CEO reportedly flags takeover exposure" description: "Biotech group Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT.L) up as much as 5.7% at 115.9pGene sequencing specialist is now “exposed” to acquisition, CEO and co-founder Gordon Sanghera told FTONT’s shares have l" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/232754149.md" published_at: "2025-03-21T13:36:18.000Z" --- # BUZZ-UK's Oxford Nanopore gains as CEO reportedly flags takeover exposure > Biotech group Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT.L) up as much as 5.7% at 115.9pGene sequencing specialist is now “exposed” to acquisition, CEO and co-founder Gordon Sanghera told FTONT’s shares have lost 85% since its peak in 2021“Bankers have said it could be attractive to one of the big diagnostics specialists, such as Thermo Fisher Scientificor Danaher,” FT report addsAs of last close, stock down ~15% this year Biotech group Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT.L) up as much as 5.7% at 115.9p Gene sequencing specialist is now “exposed” to acquisition, CEO and co-founder Gordon Sanghera told FT ONT’s shares have lost 85% since its peak in 2021 “Bankers have said it could be attractive to one of the big diagnostics specialists, such as Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO.N) or Danaher (DHR.N) ,” FT report adds As of last close, stock down ~15% this year ### Related Stocks - [DHR.US - Danaher](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/DHR.US.md) - [TMO.US - Thermo Fisher Scentific](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TMO.US.md) ## Related News & Research | Title | Description | URL | |-------|-------------|-----| | BREAKINGVIEWS-Danaher’s $10 bln M&A pivot demands faith | Danaher has announced a $9.9 billion acquisition of Masimo, a patient monitoring systems company, paying $180 per share, | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276155581.md) | | M&A News: Danaher Nears $10B Deal for Masimo | Danaher (DHR) is nearing a $9.9 billion acquisition of Masimo (MASI), reflecting a significant premium over Masimo's mar | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276103321.md) | | Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Thermo Fisher Scientific 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today | Investing $1000 in Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:TMO) 15 years ago would now be worth $10,371.15, reflecting an annuali | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/269880072.md) | | Thermo Fisher Scientific's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know | Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Thermo Fisher Scientific. Looking at optio | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/262112921.md) | | Thermo Fisher Scientific Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish? | Thermo Fisher Scientific Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish? | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/275628955.md) | --- > **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.