M&A Deal Summary

Acino Acquires Aspen Pharmacare Holdings - Prescription Medicines

On March 1, 2022, Acino acquired medical products company Aspen Pharmacare Holdings - Prescription Medicines from Aspen Pharmacare for 105M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Acino’s 2nd transaction in the Medical Products sector.
  • This is Acino’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Acino’s 2nd transaction in South Africa.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-03-01
Target Aspen Pharmacare Holdings - Prescription Medicines
Sector Medical Products
Buyer(s) Acino
Sellers(s) Aspen Pharmacare
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 105M EUR

Target

Aspen Pharmacare Holdings - Prescription Medicines

Durban, South Africa
Aspen brands portfolio includes the Trustan, Altosec, Zuvamor, Ciavor, Grantryl, and Aspen Granisetron brands.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Acino

Zurich, Czech Republic

Category Company
Founded 1836
Sector Life Science
Employees2,400
DESCRIPTION

Acino is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and marketing well-proven and innovative pharmaceuticals in novel drug delivery forms. Acino was founded in 1836 and is based in Zurich, Czech Republic.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 7
Sector (Medical Products) 2 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 5 of 5
Country (South Africa) 2 of 2
Year (2022) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-01 IlmixGroup - Select Portfolio of Prescription Pharmaceutical Products and Food Supplements

Saint Petersburg, Russia

IlmixGroup's Select Portfolio of Prescription Pharmaceutical Products and Food Supplements includes eight prescription pharmaceutical assets and food supplements in the areas of gynecology, gynecologic oncology, urology, and dermatology. The portfolio includes Indinol Forto, Cervicon-DIM, Indinol, Epigallate, Promisan, Indigal, and other clinical assets that are currently under development. These products are mainly used for the prevention and treatment of endometriosis, myoma, cervical dysplasia and prostate adenoma, and other disorders affecting the human reproductive system.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-09-20 M8 Pharmaceuticals

Brewyn, Pennsylvania, United States

M8 Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical company focused on licensing, marketing, and distributing therapeutics serving Brazil and Latin American markets. M8 Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2007 and is based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Aspen Pharmacare

Durban, South Africa

Category Company
Founded 1850
Sector Life Science
Employees8,612
Revenue 40.7B ZAR (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Aspen Pharmacare is a provider of specialty, branded, and generic pharmaceuticals, Aspen has an extensive basket of products that provide treatment for a broad spectrum of acute and chronic conditions experienced through all stages of life. The Group continues to increase the number of lives benefitting from its products, reaching more than 150 countries. In line with the Group’s commercial, production and territorial strategies, Aspen has identified thrombosis, anaesthetics, high potency & cytotoxics and infant nutritionals as four therapeutic categories which will get the highest focus based on materiality and future potential. Aspen Pharmacare was founded in 1850 and is based in Durban, South Africa.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Medical Products) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
Country (South Africa) 1 of 1
Year (2022) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-09-08 Aspen Pharmacare Holdings - Thrombosis Business

United Kingdom

Aspen Pharmacare's Thrombosis Business is a global offering comprised largely of a broad range of specialist injectable anticoagulants. Aspen's portfolio also includes Orgaran which is a heparin derivative (heparinoid) indicated for the treatment of HIT. HIT is an adverse reaction occurring in a limited number of patients undergoing heparin related therapy. It offers healthcare providers the advantage of a single supplier that addresses broad clinical needs and thus ensures the optimal care of patients at risk of thrombosis.

Sell €642M