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AAIPharma Completes Acquisition of CAC and Launches New AAIOncology Business Unit



    AAIPharma Inc. announced today that it has completed the
    previously announced acquisition of Cvitkovic & Associes Consultants
    S.A. (CAC), an international contract research organization
    specializing in oncology drug development and medical consulting. CAC
    has clinical operations in France, Croatia, Russia, Spain, Argentina,
    Peru, and the United States. As a result of the acquisition, CAC has
    become the foundation of AAIOncology, a global business unit dedicated
    to oncology drug development.

    "We are very pleased to have completed the acquisition of CAC, and
    we welcome our new colleagues to AAIPharma," said John Hall, Ph.D.,
    AAIPharma president of European operations. "CAC's approach over the
    years has been to provide a unique combination of medical expertise
    and execution excellence in the area of oncology drug development. At
    AAIPharma, CAC's patient-centric medical approach will serve as the
    model for the development of other therapeutic business units in areas
    of unmet need."

    "AAIOncology will significantly strengthen our presence and impact
    in oncology drug development worldwide," said Vito Mangiardi,
    AAIPharma president of North American operations. "The experience and
    expertise brought by our new colleagues in the area of early clinical
    development in oncology will significantly strengthen our company's
    ability to execute large and global late-stage clinical development
    programs."

    "We are privileged to become part of AAIPharma given the strength
    and reputation of its people and services," said Scott Spector, CAC
    CEO. "AAIPharma's operations platform across the whole drug
    development process will help us provide an ever-broader and more
    significant contribution to the development programs of our customers
    worldwide. We believe the combination of CAC and AAIPharma will
    provide a new and expanded model for delivering oncology drug
    development."

    About AAIPharma

    AAIPharma Inc. is a global provider of product development and
    support services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical
    device industries. From a single test through a range of integrated
    service offerings, we create value to an industry in search of
    productivity and innovation. For more information on the Company,
    please visit AAIPharma's website at www.aaipharma.com.