MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: Genetic Technologies Limited (ASX: GTG) has entered into an agreement to acquire the direct-to-consumer eCommerce business and distribution rights associated with AffinityDNA.
GTG has entered into an agreement to acquire the brand and distribution rights of AffinityDNA for £555,000. The acquisition of AffinityDNA will provide GTG with an additional and complimentary platform to further build our existing direct-to-consumer offerings and lifestyle division.
This marks the second acquisition for GTG within the past 12 months as part of its planned expansion into the direct-to-consumer market. In July 2021, the Company acquired EasyDNA, giving it access to all its associated brands, websites and reseller agreements which includes over 70 websites in 40 countries and six brand identities.
The acquisition of AffinityDNA will provide an incremental established revenue base for GTG’s future growth and the ability to leverage existing direct-to-consumer marketing avenues for future product sales initiatives.
AffinityDNA revenue is derived from the sale of test kits to customers via a network of websites, including Amazon, for selected DNA tests. Tests are performed via an oral swab sent directly to the customer from external laboratory partners. The laboratory processes the tests and transmits the results to AffinityDNA, with test results communicated to customers by email.
Simon Morriss, Chief Executive Officer of GTG said, “This acquisition is an excellent strategic fit, supporting the ongoing expansion of our testing across our target markets worldwide. We are looking forward to working closely with the AffinityDNA team to capitalise on our commercial synergies.”
GTG will be onboarding the existing team, retaining the skills and expertise of AffinityDNA’s employees based in its head office in the UK. This includes the retention of key management in a consulting role. No changes will be made to the GTG board and key management personnel.
Under the terms of the agreement, GTG will acquire 100% of AffinityDNA’s brands and assets for a purchase price of £555,000 with 50% upfront payment on completion and, subject to the business achieving certain financial performance parameters, 50% on the anniversary of completion. The purchase price consideration will be funded from GTG’s existing cash reserves. The transaction is subject to satisfying customary closing conditions. It is anticipated that these conditions will be met on or before 31 May 2022.
