Natera acquires reproductive health assets from Invitae

Natera (NTRA) announced that it has acquired from Invitae (NVTA) certain assets relating to Invitae’s non-invasive prenatal screening and carrier screening business. Natera has made an upfront payment in the amount of $10M to Invitae. In addition, the transaction includes $42.5M in potential milestone payments including cash and litigation-related credits. Pursuant to the agreement, Invitae will transition its non-invasive prenatal screening and carrier screening customers to Natera.