Pathology Watch, a Salt Lake City-based life sciences company, has been acquired by Sonic Healthcare, a Sydney, Australia-headquartered healthcare company. The $150 million deal is expected to close this month.

Sonic said the acquisition a strategic move that will help its transition to digital pathology services. Pathology Watch is at the pre-profit stage, but Sonic expects its earnings-per-share and return-on-invested-capital to grow in the coming years, according to a release from the company.

Pathology Watch’s founders, management and staff will join Sonic’s U.S. and global operations.

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