ICON experts frequently author or contribute to industry trade press. The following are some recent articles.
ICON to buy clinical trial rival PRA in $12 billion deal
In acquiring PRA, ICON would expand into digital and technology capabilities that are playing roles in clinical trials accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, such as virtual monitoring of study subjects as people stay at home and avoid public places.
In the biggest CRO takeover in years, ICON doles out $12B for PRA Health Sciences to focus on decentralised clinical work
ICON will acquire PRA Health Sciences for $12 billion in a move that will shake up the hightest rungs of a fragmented market.
Dublin clinical trials group ICON buys PRA in $12bn deal
The combined company will form the world’s largest contract research organisation, and is to be headquartered at ICON’s Leopardstown campus in Dublin.
Deal watch: ICON, PRA Health form massive CRO In $12bn merger
ICON acquires PRA Health Sciences to form a world-leader CRO.
COVID trials vaccine firm ICON announces €10bn US takeover deal
ICON has announced one of the biggest takeover deals in Irish corporate history.
ICON to buy contract researcher PRA Health for $12B
ICON will buy PRA Health Sciences for about $12 billion in cash and stock, snapping up one of the larger independent companies in the drugmaker services business.
ICON plc acquires PRA Health Sciences Inc. in $12 billion acquisition
In a cash and stock transaction value of approximately $12 billion, ICON plc has announced its acquisition of PRA Health Sciences as part of a focus on innovative and high- quality clinical trials.
CRO consolidation continues with ICON buying PRA Health Sciences for $12B
ICON is set to acquire rival PRA Health Sciences in a $12 billion deal that will vault the combined company into second place among clinical trial services providers.
Decentralised, hybrid or traditional: Choosing the best option for your clinical trial
In this article, EB McLindon offers insights to help sponsors decide which approach is most optimal for a clinical trial.
The current and future landscape of HIV treatments and vaccines
Dr. Caroline Forkin discusses the current status of HIV treatments and potential for researchers to develop a vaccine.