Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Life Science

The Blackstone Group Acquires Emcure Pharmaceuticals

On August 1, 2006, private equity firm The Blackstone Group acquired life science company Emcure Pharmaceuticals for 372M USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is The Blackstone Group’s 2nd transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is The Blackstone Group’s 145th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is The Blackstone Group’s 1st transaction in India.
Investment Fate
  • Emcure Pharmaceuticals was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2013.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date August 1, 2006
Target Emcure Pharmaceuticals
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) The Blackstone Group
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Deal Value 372M USD

Target Company

Emcure Pharmaceuticals

Pune, India
Emcure Pharmaceuticals is a mid-sized pharmaceutical business. The company's activities include research & development, manufacturing of APIs, branded formulations and biotech products, and marketing of these products in India and international markets. Emcure Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1981 and is based in Pune, India.
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Buyer

The Blackstone Group

New York, New York, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1987
PE ASSETS 394.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

The Blackstone Group is a global alternative investment management firm. The Firm's investment activities span real estate, secondary investments, hedge funds, credit, infrastructure, and private equity. Blackstone's private equity group targets opportunities globally including buyout acquisitions of established companies, development projects, growth equity financings, and industry consolidations. Sectors of interest include automotive, healthcare, chemicals, industrial, commercial property, lodging, communications, media/publishing, consumer & retail, packaging, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, energy, technology, entertainment, telecommunications, financial services, theme parks, food & beverage, and transportation. Blackstone's private equity real estate group looks for opportunities across North/South America, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and Europe. The real estate group will consider both equity and debt investments. Areas of interest include healthcare, hotel, industrial, office, residential, and retail. The Blackstone Group was formed in 1987 and is based in New York, New York.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 98 of 365
Sector: Life Science 2 of 9
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 41 of 82
Country: India 1 of 19
Year: 2006 8 of 16
Size (of disclosed) 145 of 185
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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