PAREXEL is Acquired by Pamplona Capital Management

BOSTON and NEW YORK, June 20, 2017 – PAREXEL International Corporation, a global biopharmaceutical services provider, and Pamplona Capital Management, LLP (Pamplona) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Pamplona will acquire all of the outstanding shares of PAREXEL-for $88.10 per share in cash-in a transaction valued at approximately $5.0 billion, including PAREXEL’s net debt. 

The purchase price represents a 27.9% premium to PAREXEL’s unaffected closing stock price on May 5, 2017, the last trading day prior to published market speculation regarding a potential transaction involving the company; a 38.5% premium to the unaffected 30-day volume weighted average closing share price of PAREXEL’s common stock ended May 5, 2017; and a 23.3% premium to the company’s undisturbed 52-week high.

“Today’s announcement is the culmination of a comprehensive review of the opportunities available to the Company, including interest solicited and received from multiple parties with the assistance of independent financial and legal advisors. Having considered these opportunities, the PAREXEL Board of Directors unanimously determined that this all-cash transaction and the significant, certain value it provides is in the best interest of PAREXEL shareholders, as well as our company,” said Josef von Rickenbach, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PAREXEL. “PAREXEL benefits from a strong operating foundation with expertise and resources to support our clients in their clinical trials around the world. However, as our results over the past year show, the market for biopharmaceutical services is evolving. We believe the more flexible corporate structure afforded by this transaction will better position us to advance PAREXEL’s strategy in light of these realities and to shape the Company to best capitalize on our exciting market opportunities.”

Mr. von Rickenbach continued, “Pamplona has significant experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, and we are pleased to have their support as we work to realize the long-term opportunity for PAREXEL. This transaction and the meaningful value it delivers for our shareholders is a testament to the 19,600 employees who help our clients advance the development and commercialization of new medical therapies worldwide, and we will remain focused on providing our clients with the service and support that have long set PAREXEL apart.”

Jeremy Gelber, M.D., Partner at Pamplona, said, “We have great respect for the global leadership that Josef and the talented employees at PAREXEL have built. We are excited to partner with a company and a team that have a strong track record in helping to successfully navigate the complexities innate to the biopharmaceutical industry and bring new therapies to market.”

The transaction is not subject to a financing condition. Bank of America Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. have provided committed financing for the transaction. 

The transaction is expected to close early in the fourth quarter of 2017, subject to the approval of a majority of PAREXEL shareholders and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. 

PAREXEL expects to hold a Special Meeting of Shareholders to consider and vote on the proposed agreement with Pamplona as soon as practicable after the mailing of the proxy statement to shareholders.

The PAREXEL Board of Directors unanimously approved the transaction and intends to recommend that all PAREXEL shareholders vote to approve the agreement with Pamplona. 

Upon the completion of the transaction, PAREXEL will become a privately held company and shares of PAREXEL’s common stock will no longer be listed on any public market.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as financial advisor to PAREXEL, and Goodwin Procter LLP is serving as legal counsel. 

Perella Weinberg Partners LP is acting as financial advisor to Pamplona, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal counsel.

Contacts

For PAREXEL

Media:
Mark Stephenson
Tel.: +1 781-434-4783
Email: Mark.Stephenson@PAREXEL.com

Barrett Golden / Arielle Rothstein
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
Tel.: +1 212-355-4449

Investors:
Ronald Aldridge
Tel.: +1-781-434-4753
Email: ron.aldridge@PAREXEL.com

For Pamplona
Ed Orlebar
Temple Bar Advisory (PR advisor to Pamplona)
Tel.: +44-773-872-4630
Email: edo@templebaradvisory.com

For more information:www.parexel.com

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