PCI Pharma Services Acquires Lyophilization Services of New England (LSNE)
October 12, 2021
PCI Pharma Services (PCI) has acquired Lyophilization Services of New England, Inc. (LSNE), a Bedford, New Hampshire–based CDMO, from private equity firm Permira. The deal expands PCI’s global sterile fill-finish and lyophilization capabilities, adding five FDA-approved facilities (U.S. and Spain) and strengthening its end-to-end manufacturing offering for biologics and injectables.
- Buyers
- PCI Pharma Services
- Targets
- Lyophilization Services of New England (LSNE)
- Sellers
- Permira
- Industry
- Pharmaceuticals
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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