Editorial

26 Sep 2013 KKR acquisition of PRA Holdings

KKR acquisition of PRA Holdings - Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has agreed to buy PRA International, a provider of clinical laboratory testing services for drug makers. The seller was Genstar Capital which bought the business in 2007. The deal demonstrates private equity's continued interest in research-for-hire firms. (Simpson Thacher advised the Private Equity Buyer).

Financial Centre : New York
Law Firm : Simpson Thacher
Lawyer : Sean D Rodgers

Practice Area : Corporate and M&A
Classification : Financial Buyer Acquisitions
Sub-classification : Secondary Buy-Out
Industry : Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

Advised Party : Private Equity Investor
Value : Unspecified

Target Company Jurisdiction : United States
Acquiror Jurisdiction : United States