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Sawai Pharmaceutical Co. Acquires Upsher-Smith Laboratories - Generics Business

On April 20, 2017, Sawai Pharmaceutical Co. acquired life science company Upsher-Smith Laboratories - Generics Business from Upsher-Smith Laboratories for 1.1B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sawai Pharmaceutical Co.’s 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Sawai Pharmaceutical Co.’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Sawai Pharmaceutical Co.’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Sawai Pharmaceutical Co.’s 1st transaction in Minnesota.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-04-20
Target Upsher-Smith Laboratories - Generics Business
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Sawai Pharmaceutical Co.
Sellers(s) Upsher-Smith Laboratories
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 1.1B USD

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Upsher-Smith Laboratories - Generics Business

Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States
Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. - Generics Business is a manufacturer of generic products in Minnesota, United States.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Sawai Pharmaceutical Co.

Osaka, Japan
Category Company
Founded 1929
Sector Life Science
Employees1,490
DESCRIPTION

Sawai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. is a generic pharmaceuticals manufacturer. Sawai Pharmaceutical was founded in 1929 and is based in Osaka, Japan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Life Science M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Minnesota M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1

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SELLER

Upsher-Smith Laboratories

Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States
Category Company
Founded 1919
Sector Life Science
DESCRIPTION

Upsher-Smith Laboratories is a pharmaceutical company, that delivers quality therapies and solutions that measurably improve individuals’ lives. Upsher-Smith Laboratories is based in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Life Science M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Minnesota M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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