Tecan (www.tecan.com) is a leading global provider of laboratory instruments and solutions in
biopharmaceuticals, forensics and clinical diagnostics. The company specializes in the development,
production and distribution of automation solutions for laboratories in the life sciences sector. Its
clients include pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, university research departments,
forensic and diagnostic laboratories. As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Tecan is also a
leader in developing and manufacturing OEM instruments and components that are then distributed by
partner companies. Founded in Switzerland in 1980, the company has manufacturing, research and
development sites in both Europe and North America and maintains a sales and service network in 52
countries. In 2018, Tecan generated sales of CHF 594 million (USD 606 million; EUR 516 million).
Registered shares of Tecan Group are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (TECN; ISIN
CH0012100191).