Two Law Firms Steer as KKR-Backed Biopharma Unit Buys Vivitide

March 22, 2022, 10:45 AM UTC

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher advised KKR on the acquisition of Vivitide Inc. by the global investor’s new life sciences portfolio company Biosynth Carbosynth.

Vivitide is a Gardner, Massachusetts-based maker of custom peptides and antibodies for the biotech industry.

McDermott Will & Emery said it represented Ampersand Capital Partners, Vivitide’s previous owner, which will roll over its entire stake and retain a “substantial” minority stake in the combined company.

Together, KKR and Ampersand plan to accelerate the combined company’s geographic expansion, broaden its capabilities, and expand its product portfolio, according to a statement.

“This acquisition marks an important milestone in our ...

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