ICON announced its intention to acquire Aptiv Solutions
ICON announced its intention to acquire Aptiv Solutions, a Reston, Va.-based services organization with operations in 16 countries. According to a press release, ICON views Aptiv's strengths in the design and execution of adaptive clinical trials through its ADDPLAN software a strength for its clients. Aptiv also owns a full-service, oncology-focused CRO in Japan, which will be combined with ICON's current operations in Tokyo and Osaka.
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