SPI Medical Imaging: Fujifilm and Hitachi – The Pieces of a Puzzle

In December 2019 Fujifilm revealed the latest stage in its plan to expand its healthcare offering; it would acquire compatriot Hitachi’s Diagnostic Imaging business for approximately JPY179bn. After several delays stemming from the Coronavirus pandemic, the vendor in February set a date of March 31^st for the acquisition to close. This deal presents many opportunities for Fujifilm, as well as several challenges.