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Business combinations during the period. - Narrative (Details) € in Thousands, $ in Millions | Jun. 21, 2022 EUR (€) | Jun. 21, 2022 USD ($)
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Cell Point Acquisition |  |
Business combinations during the period |  |
Shares and voting interest (as a percent) | 100.00% | 100.00%
Total consideration | € 125,000 |
Consideration for other liabilities | 10,300 |
Fair value of contingent consideration | 20,211 |
Total consideration | 133,769 |
Cell Point Acquisition | Maximum |  |
Business combinations during the period |  |
Additional contingent consideration | 100,000 |
AboundBio |  |
Business combinations during the period |  |
Total consideration | € 15,318 | $ 14

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