Irish-based diversified healthcare services group UDG Healthcare will continue its acquisition-led growth strategy, after seeing recent purchases contribute to a bumper set of annual results.

UDG Healthcare has expanded the capabilities of its global healthcare communications division via an €18m acquisition of a public relations firm.

UDG Healthcare has significantly upped its earnings forecast for its current financial year, on the back of a strong first-half showing.

Diversified medical services group UDG Healthcare is set to become a global leader in the healthcare communications sector via the purchase of part of UK company, KnowledgePoint360, for more than €100m.