6	Acquisitions

In January 2001, the Company completed its acquisition of Gentest Corporation, a privately-held company serving the life sciences market in the areas of drug metabolism and toxicology testing of pharmaceutical candidates. The purchase price was approximately $29,000 in cash. Unaudited pro-forma consolidated results, after giving effect to this acquisition, would not have been materially different from the reported amounts for 2001.

     This acquisition was recorded under the purchase method of accounting and, therefore, the purchase price has been allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimated fair values. The results of operations of the acquired company were included in the consolidated results of the Company from the acquisition date.