M&A Deal Summary

Humanetics Acquires Koninklijke DSM N.V. - BIO 300

On February 19, 2020, Humanetics acquired life science company Koninklijke DSM N.V. - BIO 300 from DSM-Firmenich

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Humanetics’ 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Humanetics’ 1st transaction in Swaziland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-02-19
Target Koninklijke DSM N.V. - BIO 300
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Humanetics
Sellers(s) DSM-Firmenich
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Koninklijke DSM N.V. - BIO 300

Swaziland
Koninklijke DSM N.V. (Royal DSM) - BIO 300 is a clinical-stage drug under development to protect normal tissues from the harm caused by radiation. The drug’s radioprotective effects were originally discovered by researchers within the Department of Defense at the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Humanetics

Edina, Minnesota, United States

Category Company
Sector Life Science
DESCRIPTION

Humanetics Corp. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company engaged in the accelerated discovery, development and commercialization of proprietary drugs in markets with urgent and unmet needs with a focus on radiation modulators for oncology and medical countermeasures.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Life Science M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Swaziland M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2020 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

DSM-Firmenich

Kaiseraugst, Switzerland

Category Company
Founded 1902
Sector Chemicals
Employees26,301
Revenue 12.8B EUR (2024)
DESCRIPTION

DSM-Firmenich specializes in the development, manufacture, and marketing of performance materials, nutritional and pharmaceutical ingredients, and industrial chemicals. The products are used in a wide range of end-markets and applications, such as human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive and transport, coatings and paint, housing, and electrics & electronics. DSM-Firmenich was founded in 1902 and is based in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 17
Sector: Life Science M&A 3 of 3
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 13 of 16
Country: Swaziland M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2020 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-06-29 Centrient Pharmaceuticals

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Centrient Pharmaceuticals is a provider of sustainable antibiotics, next-generation statins and anti-fungals. Centrient develops, produces and sells intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished dosage form pharmaceuticals. Centrient Pharmaceuticals is based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-06-12 Erber AG

Getzersdorf, Austria

Erber AG is involved in the field of food and feed safety, focusing on natural feed additives, feed, and food analysis and plant protection with headquarters in Austria/Getzersdorf. Erber consists of BIOMIN, ROMER LABS, SANPHAR, and EFB. Including distribution partners, Erber is represented in more than 140 countries worldwide. The international orientation and in-house research and development are important success factors for the annual growth. Erber was formed in 1983 and is based in Getzersdorf, Austria.

Buy €980M