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Dechra Pharmaceuticals Acquires AST Farma B.V.

On January 25, 2018, Dechra Pharmaceuticals acquired life science company AST Farma B.V.

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Dechra Pharmaceuticals’ 13th transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Dechra Pharmaceuticals’ 3rd transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-01-25
Target AST Farma B.V.
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

AST Farma B.V.

Oudewater, Netherlands
AST Farma B.V. is one of the major companion animal pharmaceutical companies in the Netherlands, focused on generic and generic plus products. The business and its reputation have grown strongly through launching generic plus, generic and niche novel products, and by offering added value services to veterinarians.

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Buyer

Dechra Pharmaceuticals

Northwich, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1997
Sector Life Science
Revenue 682M GBP (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Dechra Pharmaceuticals is an international specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. Its expertise is in the development, manufacturing, sales, and marketing of quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide. The company's business is unique as the majority of its products are used to treat medical conditions for which there is no other effective solution or have a clinical or dosing advantage over competitor products. Dechra Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1997 and is based in Northwich, United Kingdom.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 16
Sector (Life Science) 13 of 14
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 12 of 14
Country (Netherlands) 3 of 3
Year (2018) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-25 Le Vet Beheer B.V.

Oudewater, Netherlands

Le Vet. Pharma excels in making things possible. For distributors, manufacturers and veterinarians worldwide. Le Vet Beheer B.V. has focused on the European markets outside of the Netherlands. Working in partnership with AST Farma, Le Vet has developed a strong portfolio of products, and established a network of marketing partners across Europe

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-08-30 Med-Pharmex

Pomona, California, United States

Med-Pharmex is a manufacturer of pharmaceutical products for the animal health market which includes companion and food-producing animals. Med-Pharmex was founded in 1983 and is based in Pomona, California.

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