The Gemstar Group to Acquire Calyx Partners

CHICAGO and LONGWOOD, Fla.--(Business Wire)--
The Gemstar Group LLC, and Calyx Partners, LLC today announced that the
companies have signed a definitive agreement under which Gemstar will acquire
Calyx Partners, a privately held healthcare consulting firm.

"Calyx`s talent, network and customers complement Gemstar`s business and extend
our ability to deliver compelling products and services to our healthcare
customers," said Bob McElearney, CEO, Gemstar. "This acquisition will strengthen
Gemstar as a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare business development
and technology solutions."

"This is an exciting milestone for our company and we look forward to scaling
our growth as part of Gemstar," said Phil Pease, Founder and Managing Director
of Calyx Partners. "Gemstar`s global reach, scale and widely recognized brand
make it the ideal partner for Calyx. Our combined teams and collective talents
will create exciting growth opportunities for our customers and employees. We
look forward to working with the Gemstar team to ensure a rapid and seamless
transition."

For more information please visit Gemstar`s website: www.gemstargroupllc.com.

The Gemstar Group, Chicago
Bob McElearney, 312-218-4454

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