Lyceum Capital Partners seeks new purchase

Private equity firm Lyceum Capital Partners is set to acquire Synexus Clinical Research for some £18 million.


Private equity firm Lyceum Capital Partners is set to acquire Synexus Clinical Research for some £18 million.

Private equity firm Lyceum Capital Partners is set to acquire Synexus Clinical Research for some £18 million.

The target company recruits patients for late-phase clinical trials, providing data for pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms.

The recommended offer is awaiting shareholder approval. CEO of Synexus, Michael Fort, said: “This deal allows Synexus to complete its international roll-out plans and provide customers with a truly competitive offering.”

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Marc was editor of GrowthBusiness from 2006 to 2010. He specialised in writing about entrepreneurs, private equity and venture capital, mid-market M&A, small caps and high-growth businesses.

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