Accelrys Buys Process Software Firm
Aegis had 2011 revenues of $7.9 million. Key members of Aegis Analytical’s management team have joined Accelrys. Accelrys plans to add Discoverant capabilities to its new Process Management and Compliance Suite. A result of its acquisition of Velquest (see IBO 1/15/12), the Suite supports scientists from drug development through production.
San Diego, CA 10/23/12—Accelrys has acquired Aegis Analytical for $30 million in cash. Aegis Analytical’s Discoverant software aggregates, contextualizes and analyzes manufacturing, quality and product development data, allowing quality and manufacturing organizations to gain predictive control over their processes. “This acquisition expands our footprint in downstream operations with valuable new solutions for electronic process intelligence, and reinforces our position as a leader in scientific innovation life cycle management software,” commented Accelrys President and CEO Max Carnecchia.
