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Deal Announcement: Corbett Keeling advised pH Associates on its sale to Chime Communications plc

pH Associates, the market leading ‘Real World Data’ and ‘Market Access’ consultancy in the health sector, was sold to OPEN Health, a joint venture with global communications group Chime Communications Plc. pH Associates was set up by Kate Peperell and Lesley Howell in 1999. As the two founding shareholders started to consider an exit for the business they had created, they appointed Corbett Keeling to assess how to grow revenue, build equity and sell the business at the right time for maximum value. Once they had reached this “right time”, Kate and Lesley appointed Corbett Keeling to advise them on the sale of their business.

What the deal participants said

"We are absolutely delighted with the deal, our new home with Chime and what that means for the future of our business. It's been a pleasure working with the Corbett Keeling team; their expertise in our sector and attention to detail were instrumental in making the deal happen with a win/win deal structure for both parties"

Lesley Howell, Co-founding Director, pH Associates Ltd

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It’s not a process that we could have done on our own and certainly the final outcome we would never have achieved if we hadn’t had [Corbett Keeling] on board.

Karen RaquetFounder

I am delighted that our paths crossed which has resulted in concrete futures for all my family and the remaining companies in the Group. Your dedication in seeking out our requirements was resolute. I would have no hesitation in recommending the sincere professionalism of Corbett Keeling. Many thanks from the Nicol/Antczak Families.

Maurice NicolFounder

It was a pleasure dealing with Jim Keeling and his team throughout the process. We wanted to find the right partners and to do the right deal for us - Corbett Keeling delivered just that.

Chris LeachChairman and Founder

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