hVIVO Expands European Footprint with Strategic Acquisition of CRS Units

Open Orphan Plc ( (GB:HVO) ) has issued an update.

hVIVO plc has acquired two Clinical Research Units (CRUs) from CRS Clinical Research Services Management GmbH in Germany for €10 million, funded from existing cash resources. This acquisition marks hVIVO’s initial step in its M&A strategy, enhancing its service portfolio with Phase I and in-patient Phase II trials, and establishing a significant European presence with 120 beds. The acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive by 2026, and aims to drive growth through cross-selling opportunities with Venn Life Sciences, broadening the client base and revenue streams. With a pro forma weighted contracted orderbook of £67 million for 2025, hVIVO anticipates strong revenue growth and improved EBITDA margins post-integration, solidifying its position in the clinical research industry.

More about Open Orphan Plc

hVIVO plc is a fast-growing early-stage Contract Research Organisation (CRO) and a world leader in human challenge clinical trials. The company focuses on early-phase clinical development services, including first-in-human and proof-of-concept trials, and is expanding its service offerings to include Phase I and Phase II trials across various therapeutic areas.

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