Back in 2016, IMS Health and Quintiles went through a merger of equals to form “QuintilesIMS” which was later renamed to be “IQVIA” in 2017.
"I" and “Q” stand for IMS Health and Quintiles respectively and "VIA" means "by way of”.
Since IMS and Quintiles both used to be separate public companies, let me discuss these two businesses separately at first before getting into the details of their post-merger status.
Get started on the Smartkarma Research Network with a complimentary Preview Pass to:
Unlock all research summaries
Follow top, independent analysts
Receive personalised alerts and emails
Access Briefings, Analytics, and Events
Upgrade anytime to our paid plans for full-length research, real-time analyst discussions, and more.
Join a thriving community of 45,000+ investors, including the top global asset managers managing over $13trn in assets.