Acquiring Company
CenExel Clinical Research
Acquired Company
iResearch
Description
CenExel announces the acquisition of iResearch (“CenExel iResearch”), a leading multi-specialty research site business with locations in Decatur, GA and Savannah, GA. CenExel iResearch has deep experience conducting Phase I-IV studies, having supported more than 200 clinical trials in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The primary therapeutic areas served by CenExel iResearch include Psychiatry (Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia), Neurology (Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Sleep), Vaccine, Women’s Health, and Dermatology studies.
M&A Insights
Based on deal dataIntegration timeline
70% of M&A integrations take 12-24 months to complete
Tech stack consolidation
83% of merged companies consolidate technology vendors within first year
Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
M&A deals with strong technology integration plans are 2.5x more likely to succeed