M&A Deal Summary

SciClone Pharmaceuticals Acquires NovaMed Pharmaceuticals

On April 19, 2011, SciClone Pharmaceuticals acquired life science company NovaMed Pharmaceuticals from Eight Roads

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is SciClone Pharmaceuticals’ 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is SciClone Pharmaceuticals’ 1st transaction in China.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2011-04-19
Target NovaMed Pharmaceuticals
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) SciClone Pharmaceuticals
Sellers(s) Eight Roads
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

NovaMed Pharmaceuticals

Shanghai, China
NovaMed Pharmaceuticals is a branded innovative therapies for diseases with high unmet medical need in China. NovaMed Pharmaceuticals is based in Shanghai, China.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

SciClone Pharmaceuticals

Shanghai, China

Category Company
Founded 1989
Sector Life Science
Employees570
Revenue 160M USD (2016)
DESCRIPTION

SciClone Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company with a substantial commercial business in China and a product portfolio spanning major therapeutic markets including oncology, infectious diseases and cardiovascular disorders. SciClone's proprietary lead product, ZADAXIN (thymalfasin), is approved in over 30 countries and may be used for the treatment of hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and certain cancers, and as an immune system enhancer, according to the local regulatory approvals. SciClone Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1989 and is based in Shanghai, China.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Life Science M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: China M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2011 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Eight Roads

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1969
PE ASSETS 11.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Eight Roads is a private investment firm focused on a variety of investment opportunities across the US, Europe, and Asia. The Firm is divided into several investment strategies including venture, principal investing, and real estate. Within the principal investments group, Eight Roads backs established growth businesses with long-term capital. Eight Roads does not have any sector preferences, but has experience in fintech, business services, and healthcare. Eight Roads is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 124
Sector: Life Science M&A 4 of 51
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 59
Country: China M&A 4 of 19
Year: 2011 M&A 1 of 3
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