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EUR 230.30 For Business Accounts Only

ICON Plc: Update following rating upgrade

Our credit view of this issuer reflects its leading market position and strong profitability.
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ICON Plc

Icon is engaged in providing outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. Co. specializes in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support clinical development from compound selection to Phase I-IV clinical studies. Co.'s services, which are integral elements of the clinical development process, include clinical trials management, biometric activities, consulting, imaging, contract staffing, informatics and laboratory services. Co. in engaged in conducting clinical trials in most therapeutic areas on a global basis and has the operational flexibility to provide development services on a stand-alone basis.

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