KKR partners with LGC to facilitate future expansion and growth
December 8, 2015
LGC provides a range of measurement products and services which underpin the safety, health and security of the public, including reference materials and proficiency testing, genomics reagents, instrumentation and services, and expert sample analysis and interpretation. The company serves customers across a number of end markets including pharmaceuticals, agricultural biotechnology, food, environment, government and academia.
LGC has grown impressively over the past 5 years through the significant
investment support of
Founded in 1976, KKR is a leading global investment firm with
approximately
LGC has its headquarters near
The investment in LGC will be made primarily by the KKR European Fund IV.
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About LGC
LGC is an international life sciences measurement and testing company with leading positions in growing markets. LGC provides a range of measurement products and services which underpin the safety, health and security of the public, including reference materials and proficiency testing, genomics reagents and instrumentation, and expert sample analysis and interpretation. LGC serves customers across a number of end markets including Pharmaceuticals, Agricultural Biotechnology, Food, Environment, Government and Academia.
LGC’s headquarters are in
With a history dating back to 1842, LGC has been home to the
For more information, please visit www.lgcgroup.com
About KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm that manages investments across
multiple asset classes including private equity, energy, infrastructure,
real estate, credit and hedge funds. KKR aims to generate attractive
investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment
approach, employing world-class people, and driving growth and value
creation at the asset level. KKR invests its own capital alongside its
partners’ capital and brings opportunities to others through its capital
markets business. References to KKR’s investments may include the
activities of its sponsored funds. For additional information about
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LGC
Guenaelle Holloway
Phone: +44(0)20 8943 7563
guenaelle.holloway@lgcgroup.com
or
KKR
Finsbury
Phone: +44(0)20 7251 3801
victor.mallet@finsbury.com
or
Phone: +1 212-230-9722
Kristi.Huller@kkr.com
or
Tel: +44 207 034 3555
James.murray@bridgepoint.eu
Source: KKR
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