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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. / PPD Inc.

2021 · Acquisition/Merger · $17.4B · Complete

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Dec 08, 2021 Drug Discovery & Development Bullish

Thermo Fisher completes $17.4 billion acquisition of PPD, a leading clinical research organization with more than 26,000 colleagues operating in nearly…

Dec 09, 2021 Pharmaceutical Technology Bullish

Thermo Fisher acquires clinical research services provider PPD for $17.4 billion, expanding its position in the $50 billion clinical research services industry.

Jan 28, 2026 Thermo Fisher FY2025 Results Bullish

Full year 2025 revenue grew 4% to $44.56 billion; PPD remains a Thermo Fisher industry-leading brand (no divestiture), confirming the acquisition thesis…

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Thermo Fisher Scientific acquired PPD, a leading clinical research organization, for $47.50 per share in cash (approximately $17.4 billion enterprise value). The acquisition expanded Thermo Fisher's clinical research services capabilities.

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