				In 2014 synlab services GmbH purchased INTERLAB GmbH central lab services – worldwide (INTERLAB). In September, INTERLAB merged with synlab Umweltinstitut GmbH, and consequently all documentation carries the synlab logo and will refer to the synlab pharma institute, Munich location, a division of synlab Umweltinstitut GmbH.

			Please note that Dr. Hermann Schulz, Chief Executive Officer of INTERLAB until August 31st, 2015, will continue as a Legal Representative (“Prokurist”) of synlab Umweltinstitut GmbH. He will also head the synlab pharma institute as its Executive Vice President.

			INTERLAB and synlab have been successfully cooperating since 2004. Hence, no impact on the day to day business or on the handling of study samples is to be expected. Our address, shipping logistics, and contractual terms shall not undergo any modifications. Although email addresses will switch form name@interlab.de to name@synlab.com your messages will automatically be re-routed.

			As the new contractual partner, synlab Umweltinstitut GmbH shall overtake all duties and responsibilities of INTERLAB. Although invoices will be issued by synlab Umweltinstitut GmbH (using their tax ID: DE 195 993 312) the bank account at Deutsche Bank AG MuÌnchen will remain unchanged by the moment. 