Cipla gains on inking pact to acquire 51% stake in manufacturing, distribution business in Yemen

30 Jun 2014 Evaluate

Cipla is currently trading at Rs 439.20, up by 1.90 points or 0.43% from its previous closing of Rs. 437.30 on the BSE.

The scrip opened at Rs. 442.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs 443.55 and Rs 439.00 respectively. So far 96629 shares were traded on the counter.

The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 2 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 450.00 on 16-Sep-2013 and a 52 week low of Rs. 366.70 on 24-Feb-2014.

Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. 442.40 and Rs. 418.50 respectively. The current market cap of the company is Rs. 35111.75 crore.

The promoters holding in the company stood at 36.80% while Institutions and Non-Institutions held 34.75% and 27.35% respectively.

Cipla has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 51% stake in a pharmaceuticals manufacturing and distribution business in Yemen (in turn owned by a UAE based parent company). Given the recent preference to local manufacturing, this secures company’s presence in a fast growing market. The company already has a leading position in Yemen with over 200 products.

The company will pay $21 million for this transaction, with additional considerations to be paid over the next 3 years on achievement of agreed milestones. The closing of the transaction is subject to completion of certain conditions precedent.

Cipla is a global pharmaceutical company which uses cutting edge technology and innovation to meet the everyday needs of all patients. For more than 70 years, Cipla has emerged as one of the most respected pharmaceutical names in India as well as across more than 170 countries.

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