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DivestmentJul 6, 2026, 05:07 PM

Clarivate to Sell Life Sciences & Healthcare Business for $600M

AI Summary

Clarivate Plc has agreed to sell its Life Sciences and Healthcare business to an affiliate of Altaris, LLC for an aggregate purchase price of $600 million. The consideration includes $500 million in cash, $25 million in deferred consideration, and a $75 million unsecured senior note. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Additionally, a retention agreement was entered into with Henry Levy, President of the divested business, ensuring full vesting of his unvested restricted stock units upon the transaction's closing.

Key Highlights

  • Clarivate to sell its Life Sciences and Healthcare business.
  • Aggregate purchase price is $600,000,000.
  • $500,000,000 cash payable upon closing.
  • Deferred consideration of $25,000,000.
  • Unsecured senior note of $75,000,000.
  • Transaction expected to close by end of calendar year 2026.
  • Retention agreement for Henry Levy, President of divested unit.
  • Buyer secured equity and debt financing commitments.