PEDIA RESEARCH, LLC HAS BEEN ACQUIRED BY QUALMEDICA RESEARCH, LLC
ABOUT THE TRANSACTION:
Pedia Research, LLC (“Pedia” or the “Company”) has been acquired by Qualmedica Research, LLC (“Qualmedica” or the “Buyer”).
Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, Pedia Research, LLC has conducted clinical research for pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations for more than twenty years. The Company operates with a focused mission of “Improving Health Through Research.”
Pedia’s multidisciplinary team includes physicians, scientists, nurses, study coordinators, and administrative specialists. Together, they conduct clinical studies involving infants, children, adolescents, and adults. These studies help evaluate the safety and efficacy of new and improved pharmaceutical and healthcare products.
Throughout its history, Pedia has provided important clinical research data to pharmaceutical companies developing treatments for various diseases and conditions. Additionally, the Company advances medical knowledge through published research findings and contributions to scientific literature. Pedia has also developed innovative approaches to participant recruitment and clinical trial execution. These capabilities have strengthened the Company’s relationships with sponsors and supported its commitment to efficient, high-quality clinical research.
Qualmedica Research, LLC is a multi-site clinical research organization with more than twenty years of experience conducting pharmaceutical research. The company partners with physicians and sponsors to advance safe, effective, and meaningful therapeutics for patients. Furthermore, Qualmedica conducts Phase II, III, and IV clinical trials across a broad range of therapeutic areas. Its customer base includes more than 100 pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations.
The acquisition brings together two experienced clinical research organizations with complementary capabilities and a shared commitment to advancing patient health. Moreover, the transaction provides Pedia with additional resources and infrastructure to support its continued development.
Allston Advisory Group served as the exclusive financial advisor to Pedia Research, LLC throughout the transaction process. Allston performed an Analysis of Value and developed a confidential marketing strategy for the Company. Additionally, Allston identified prospective buyers and managed a competitive sale process on behalf of the Sellers. As the transaction progressed, Allston coordinated buyer communications, assisted with due diligence, and supported negotiations through closing. These efforts helped maintain transaction momentum while allowing Pedia’s leadership to remain focused on the business.
ABOUT ALLSTON ADVISORY GROUP, LLC:
Allston Advisory Group is an independent mergers and acquisitions advisory firm serving lower middle market businesses throughout the United States. The firm provides sell-side advisory, business valuations, and exit planning services to privately held companies across diverse industries. Allston combines practical transaction experience with a disciplined and confidential approach to mergers and acquisitions. The firm works closely with business owners to understand their objectives and manage each stage of the transaction process.
For additional information about this transaction, please contact one of our advisors.
