UDG Healthcare plc is a London Stock Exchange-listed provider of services to healthcare manufacturers and pharmacies based in Dublin, Ireland.
KnowledgePoint360 is a leading global provider of multi-channel healthcare communication services, employing over 600 staff across 10 global locations.
Its services span medical education, publication support, thought leader engagement and scientific content development, with a complementary meetings management division.
UDG Healthcare plc is a leading international provider of services to healthcare manufacturers and pharmacies, with operations in 22 countries including the US, UK, Ireland and Germany. The group operates across three divisions: Ashfield Commercial and Medical Services, Supply Chain Services and Sharp Packaging Services. The Ashfield division provides contract sales outsourcing services to pharmaceutical manufacturers, including sales teams, telesales, nurse educators, medical information, healthcare communications and event management.
Bryan, Garnier & Co advised UDG Healthcare on the acquisition of KnowledgePoint360, which was agreed at a total cash consideration of USD144 million.
The acquisition establishes UDG Healthcare as a leader in the global healthcare communications market, complementing its existing offering, which it provides through its Ashfield Division in the UK and the US.