Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1,
Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E),
Mumbai 400063, India
Tel.: (91-22) 4324 4324 Fax.: (91-22) 4324 4343
CIN: L24230GJ1993PLC019050
www.sunpharma.com
Registered Office : SPARC, Tandalja, Vadodara – 390 020. India
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sun Pharma to acquire Biosintez in Russia
Local manufacturing capability to enhance presence in Russian market
Mumbai, India, November 23, 2016: Sun Pharma (Reuters: SUN.BO, Bloomberg: SUNP IN, NSE: SUNPHARMA,
BSE: 524715, “Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.” including its subsidiaries and/or associate companies), today
announced the execution of definitive agreements by its wholly owned subsidiary, for the acquisition of 85.1% of
JSC Biosintez, a Russian pharmaceutical company engaged in manufacture and marketing of pharmaceutical
products in Russia and CIS region. The equity consideration for the 85.1% stake is US$ 24 million. Sun Pharma
would also assume a debt of approximately US$ 36 million as part of this transaction.
Biosintez is a Russian pharmaceutical company focusing on the hospital segment with annual revenues of
approximately US$ 52 million for 2015. It has a manufacturing facility in Penza region with capabilities to
manufacture a wide variety of dosage forms including pharmaceuticals for injections, blood substitutes, blood
preservatives, ampoules, tablets, ointment, creams, gels, suppositories, APIs, etc.
According to Aalok Shanghvi, Head of Emerging Markets, Sun Pharma, “This acquisition is consistent with
Sun Pharma’s philosophy to invest in strategic Emerging Markets. This transaction gives us access to local
manufacturing capability across multiple dosage forms in Russia, enabling us to serve the Russia pharmaceutical
market more effectively.”
“This is an important milestone for us”
said Artur Valiev, Country Head – Sun Pharma, Russia. “The
acquisition signifies Sun Pharma’s commitment to Russia and the Russian 2020 plan for localization.”
The transaction, expected to be completed by end of 2016, is subject to approval of the Russian Federal Anti-
Monopoly Service and other closing conditions.
As per IMS (MAT September 2016), the Russian pharmaceutical market recorded sales of approximately US$ 10
billion. The market recorded a growth of 7.4% in local currency terms as per IMS.
About Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (CIN – L24230GJ1993PLC019050):
Sun Pharma is the world's fifth largest specialty generic pharmaceutical company and India's top pharmaceutical company. A
vertically integrated business, economies of scale and an extremely skilled team enable us to deliver quality products in a timely
manner at affordable prices. It provides high-quality, affordable medicines trusted by customers and patients in over 150
countries across the world. Sun Pharma's global presence is supported by 47 manufacturing facilities spread across 6
continents, R&D centres across the globe and a multi-cultural workforce comprising over 50 nationalities. The consolidated
revenues for 12 months ending March 2016 are approximately US$ 4.3 billion, of which US contributes US$ 2.1 billion. In India,
the Company enjoys leadership across 12 different classes of doctors with 32 brands featuring amongst top 300 pharmaceutical
brands in India. Its footprint across emerging markets covers over 100 markets and 6 markets in Western Europe. Its Global
Consumer Healthcare business is ranked amongst Top 10 across 4 global markets. Its API business footprint is strengthened
through 14 world class API manufacturing facilities across the globe. Sun Pharma fosters excellence through innovation
supported by strong R&D capabilities comprising about 2,000 scientists and R&D investments of over 8% of annual revenues.
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1,
Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E),
Mumbai 400063, India
Tel.: (91-22) 4324 4324 Fax.: (91-22) 4324 4343
CIN: L24230GJ1993PLC019050
www.sunpharma.com
Registered Office : SPARC, Tandalja, Vadodara – 390 020. India
Disclaimer:
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predictions or industry conditions or events may be “forward looking statements” within the meaning of applicable
securities laws and regulations. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those
expressed or implied.
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