M&A Deal Summary

Galenica Acquires Aspreva International

On December 18, 2007, Galenica acquired life science company Aspreva International for 915M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Galenica’s 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Galenica’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Galenica’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Galenica’s 1st transaction in British Columbia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2007-12-18
Target Aspreva International
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Galenica
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 915M USD

Target

Aspreva International

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Aspreva International Ltd. is a pharmaceutical company. Aspreva specialised in identifying and developing new indication areas for existing drugs and marketing these new therapeutic applications after registration.

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Buyer

Galenica

Bern, Switzerland
Category Company
Founded 1927
Sector Medical Products
Employees7,955
Revenue 3.7B CHF (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Galenica is a diversified group active throughout the healthcare market that, among other activities, develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products, runs pharmacies, provides logistical and database services and sets up networks. Galenica was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Bern, Switzerland.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 8
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 7
State (British Columbia) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 1
Year (2007) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-10-23 MediService AG

Zuchwil, Switzerland

MediService AG is a healthcare company. MediService not only delivers this highly specialised medication to patients’ doors, but also provides qualified medical staff to care for them at home.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-03-03 SUN STORE SA

Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland

SUN STORE SA is a online retail pharmacy chain. It operates more than 100 speciality health stores, pharmacies, drugstores and perfumeries.

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