Emmes Acquires Casimir to Strengthen Rare Disease Research Capabilities

Emmes Acquires UK-Based Orphan Reach

May 11, 2021

Healthcare Services

Emmes, a global full-service CRO and portfolio company of Behrman Capital, acquired Orphan Reach, a UK-based CRO specialized in rare-disease clinical research. The add-on expands Emmes' geographic footprint and rare-disease capabilities; Orphan Reach's founder and management will remain in place and financial terms were not disclosed.

New Mountain Capital Acquires Emmes from Behrman Capital

June 21, 2022

Healthcare Services

Affiliates of New Mountain Capital have agreed to acquire Emmes, a global clinical research organization, from Behrman Capital and Emmes' other investors. The transaction, expected to close in early July 2022, positions Emmes for its next phase of growth with additional investment to expand its commercial, global and eClinical technology capabilities; terms were not disclosed.

Behrman Capital Invests in The Emmes Corporation

March 11, 2019

Healthcare Services

Behrman Capital, a private equity firm, made a significant investment in The Emmes Corporation, a Rockville, Maryland–based contract research organization (CRO). Management will remain in place and Sal Guccione joined as Executive Chairman; Behrman said the investment will support growth—including expanding non‑government business, global presence, and accretive acquisitions.

Emmes Acquires Essex Management

March 21, 2023

Healthcare Services

Emmes, a global full-service clinical research organization, acquired Essex Management, a bioinformatics and health information technology consultancy, to enhance Emmes' data, bioinformatics and HIT capabilities. The acquisition adds more than 100 employees and expands Emmes' ability to serve government, academic and biopharma clients, including continued support for the National Cancer Institute.

Emmes Acquires Clinical Edge

September 28, 2022

Healthcare Services

Emmes, a global full-service clinical research organization, has acquired Clinical Edge, a Milwaukee-based provider of visual function examiner training and certification for ophthalmic clinical trials. The deal combines Clinical Edge with Emmes' Optym ophthalmology unit (rebranded OptymEdge), expanding Emmes' ophthalmology certification capabilities and geographic reach across the U.S., Europe and Asia.

Emmes Acquires Neox

December 30, 2020

Healthcare Services

The Emmes Company, a Behrman Capital portfolio company, has acquired Prague-headquartered CRO Neox S.R.O., an add-on that expands Emmes' BioPharma capabilities and Central/Eastern European presence. Financial terms were not disclosed; Neox brings over 150 employees and operations across multiple European countries, and founders Pavel and Petr Marek will remain in leadership roles.