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Biocon Acquires Full Control of Biosimilars Unit
6 Dec
Summary
- Biocon is acquiring minority stakes in its biosimilars unit.
- The deal values Biocon Biologics at a significant $5.5 billion.
- Shareholders will receive Biocon shares or cash in the buyout.

Biocon Ltd., a prominent Indian pharmaceutical company, has initiated a significant acquisition to gain full ownership of its biosimilars division, Biocon Biologics Ltd. The proposed transaction involves buying out minority shareholders through a combination of cash payments and a swap of Biocon shares for Biocon Biologics shares.
This strategic consolidation values the biosimilars unit at a substantial $5.5 billion, reflecting its growing importance in the global biopharmaceutical market. Biocon will acquire the stakes held by entities including Serum Institute Life Sciences and Tata Capital Growth Fund, streamlining its corporate structure.
The terms of the deal stipulate that for every 100 Biocon Biologics shares, shareholders will receive 70.28 Biocon shares, with each Biocon share valued at 405.78 Indian Rupees. This move is expected to enhance Biocon's strategic flexibility and market position in the competitive biosimilars landscape.


