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Exit·Healthcare/Pharma Services·June 15, 2026

H.I.G. Capital sells Celerion Holdings to THL Partners

The platform investment centers on a clinical pharmacology-focused contract research organization, to THL Partners for $1, with transaction terms undisclosed in the announcement.

BuyerTHL Partners
TargetCelerion Holdings
SponsorH.I.G. Capital
TypeExit
IndustryHealthcare
Sub-sectorPharma Services

H.I.G. Capital sold Celerion Holdings Inc, a clinical pharmacology-focused contract research organization, to THL Partners for $1.8 billion.

Celerion provides early clinical trial solutions, including first-in-human to proof-of-concept studies and bioanalytical laboratory services, to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across North America, Europe, and Asia.

The sale is the latest exit from H.I.G.'s Advantage strategy, following the sales of St. Croix and United Flow Technologies since late 2025.