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CSL Acquires Wuhan Biological Products Research Institute Co.

On June 13, 2017, CSL acquired life science company Wuhan Biological Products Research Institute Co. from Humanwell Healthcare for 352M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is CSL’s 2nd transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is CSL’s 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is CSL’s 1st transaction in China.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-06-13
Target Wuhan Biological Products Research Institute Co.
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) CSL
Sellers(s) Humanwell Healthcare
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 352M USD

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Wuhan Biological Products Research Institute Co.

Wuhan, China
Wuhan Biological Products Research Institute Co. Ltd. develops, manufactures and commercialises plasma-derived products for the Chinese domestic market. This includes albumin, immunoglobulin (Ig) for IV injection, as well as several hyperimmune Ig products. The company also has an advanced pipeline of multiple coagulation factor products that it plans to launch in the coming years, including plasma-derived Factor VIII. In addition, Ruide owns four plasma collection centres and one manufacturing facility in Wuhan, Central China.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

CSL

Melobourne, Australia
Category Company
Founded 1916
Sector Life Science
Employees29,904
Revenue 15.4B AUD (2025)
DESCRIPTION

CSL is a manufacturer and marketer of pharmaceutical and diagnostic products, cell culture media and human plasma fractions. CSL was founded in 1916 and is based in Melbourne, Australia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector: Life Science M&A 2 of 4
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: China M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-06-02 Talecris Biotherapeutics Holdings Corp

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States

Talecris Biotherapeutics Holdings Corp. is a pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing company.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-14 CSL Vifor

Glattbrugg, Switzerland

CSL Vifor is a global pharmaceuticals company. The company is a partner of choice for pharmaceuticals and innovative patient-focused solutions. CSL Vifor was founded in 1927 and is based in Glattbrugg, Switzerland.

Buy Fr.10.9B

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Humanwell Healthcare

Wuhan, China
Category Company
Founded 1993
Sector Life Science
Employees17,650
Revenue 25.4B CNY (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Humanwell Healthcare is a fully integrated healthcare solution provider in Asia Pacific, North America, Europe and Africa. Founded in 1993 by a group of passionate college graduates, Humanwell has since transformed into a fully integrated healthcare solution provider. Humanwell has been active presence in over 10 countries and districts to date. Since its establishment, Humanwell has been endeavouring to bring safe and effective medicines to the world through the quality of its products and the integrity of its people. Humanwell Healthcare was founded in 1993 and is based in Wuhan, China.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector: Life Science M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: China M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-05-25 LifeStyles

Singapore, Singapore

LifeStyles is specialized in sexual wellness sector, possessing a broad product range. LifeStyles was founded in 1905 and is based in Singapore.

Buy $600M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-12-01 LifeStyles

Singapore, Singapore

LifeStyles is specialized in sexual wellness sector, possessing a broad product range. LifeStyles was founded in 1905 and is based in Singapore.

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