(Source: Business Wire)

The AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE:ABC) today announced that it has purchased Innomar Strategies Inc., a Canadian specialty pharmaceutical services company, for approximately $15 million CDN ($13.8 million USD) in cash, subject to a working capital adjustment.
"With Innomar Strategies and our current AmerisourceBergen Specialty Group, Canada, we believe AmerisourceBergen now has the largest and broadest commercialization service offerings to pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers in Canada," said R. David Yost, AmerisourceBergen President and Chief Executive Officer. "This acquisition continues our strategy of acquiring companies within our pharmaceutical distribution and related services focus."
Innomar, which is headquartered in the Toronto area with offices in Montreal, has approximately 200 associates. The company provides services within Canada to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, including: strategic consulting and access solutions, specialty logistics management, patient assistance and nursing services, and clinical research services.
About AmerisourceBergen
AmerisourceBergen is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical services companies serving the United States, Canada and selected global markets. Servicing both pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers in the pharmaceutical supply channel, the Company provides drug distribution and related services designed to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. AmerisourceBergen's service solutions range from pharmacy automation and pharmaceutical packaging to reimbursement and pharmaceutical consulting services. With more than $70 billion in annual revenue, AmerisourceBergen is headquartered in Valley Forge, PA, and employs approximately 10,000 people. AmerisourceBergen is ranked #26 on the Fortune 500 list. For more information, go to www.amerisourcebergen.com.
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