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UDG Healthcare

July 2019

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  • Epic Code:
  • UDG
  • Price:
  • 712p
UDG, the healthcare services provider, has announced interim results in line (eps +7% at constant currency) but more interestingly, has announced two acquisitions in its Ashfield Communications division. These comprise Putnam Associates, a US-based strategic management healthcare consultancy for up to US$88.6m and Incisive Health, UK healthcare policy and communications consultancy for up to US$17.7m. US$70m will be paid up front for the two businesses, with the rest on an “earn-out”. Following these deals, which were eps enhancing, the group has raised forecast eps guidance by 5-7%.US-based Putnam is a specialist consultancy exclusively for the life sciences industry. Founded in 1988 it offers services in areas such as ...

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