Lupin completes acquisition of Pharma Dynamics

16 Mar 2015 Evaluate

Lupin has entered into an agreement to acquire the balance 40% equity stake in South African generics major, Pharma Dynamics (PD) from its founders. As per the agreement, the founders will exercise their put option before March 31, 2015, for the 40% equity stake it currently holds. On completion of this transaction, PD will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Lupin, subject to closing conditions.

It was in September 2008 that Pharma Dynamics (PD) and Lupin set out on a shared mission to provide effective and affordable healthcare products to patients in South Africa and the African continent. Lupin acquired a strategic 60% equity stake in PD. PD is amongst the fastest growing top 20 pharmaceutical companies in SA and the 3rd largest generic company in the SA prescriptions market. It is the biggest supplier of cardiovascular pharmaceuticals in SA by both value and volumes. Its products also address therapies such as central nervous system (CNS), gastrointestinal, diabetes and gynecological and male health segments. In 2013, it also entered the SA anti-infective market, supplying IV antibiotics to hospitals. Its OTC products portfolio includes antihistamines, cold & flu medication and heartburn treatment.

This acquisition represents significant foreign investment into SA and is a major vote of confidence in the business. It will add additional global muscle to Pharma Dynamics’ operation and support the next phase of growth for the company.

Lupin is an innovation led transnational pharmaceutical company producing and developing a wide range of branded and generic formulations as well as biotechnology products and APIs globally.

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