Cipla’s UK arm - Cipla EU has entered into definitive agreements to acquire two US-based companies, InvaGen Pharmaceuticals Inc., and Exelan Pharmaceuticals Inc. The transaction being subject to certain closing conditions is valued at $550 million and will be an all cash transaction. The combined revenue from these transactions is over $200 million for the year ended Dec 2014 and over $225 million in LTM June 2015. This acquisition, which is the second landmark acquisition in Cipla’s 80 years of history, will give the company scale in the US generics market through a wide range of product portfolio in CNS, CVS, anti-infectives, diabetes as well as other value added generics.
InvaGen offers a large capacity manufacturing base in Hauppauge, NY and a skilled US-based R&D organization, Cipla’s first such presence in the US. The acquisition of InvaGen pharmaceuticals also provides Cipla with about 40 approved ANDAs, 32 marketed products, and 30 pipeline products which are expected to be approved over the next 4 years.
The acquisition of Exelan Pharmaceuticals provides Cipla access to the government and institutional market in the US through Exelan’s deep expertise, engagement and experienced management team in the business.
Cipla is a global pharmaceutical company which uses cutting edge technology and innovation to meet the everyday needs of all patients.
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|---|---|
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| Dr. Reddys Lab | 1235.00 |
| Cipla | 1233.60 |
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