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Sumitomo Pharma Acquires Sunovion Pharmaceuticals.

On September 3, 2009, Sumitomo Pharma acquired life science company Sunovion Pharmaceuticals. for 2.6B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sumitomo Pharma’s 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Sumitomo Pharma’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Sumitomo Pharma’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Sumitomo Pharma’s 1st transaction in Massachusetts.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2009-09-03
Target Sunovion Pharmaceuticals.
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Sumitomo Pharma
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 2.6B USD

Target

Sunovion Pharmaceuticals.

Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States
Sunovion is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing therapeutic products that advance the science of medicine in the central nervous system (CNS) and respiratory disease areas and improve the lives of patients and their families.

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Buyer

Sumitomo Pharma

Osaka, Japan
Category Company
Founded 1897
Sector Life Science
Employees3,832
Revenue 398.8B JPY (2025)
DESCRIPTION

Sumitomo Pharma is a pharmaceutical and life science company. Sumitomo Pharma was founded in 1897 and is based in Osaka, Japan.

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Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Life Science M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Massachusetts M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2009 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-12-26 Sumitomo Pharma AH

Osaka, Japan

Sumitomo Pharma AH is a Japanese animal health company that leverages its advanced product development capabilities accumulated as a subsidiary of a pharmaceutical manufacturer to develop, manufacture, and sell veterinary medicines for companion animals and livestock, especially in Japan. Sumitomo Pharma AH is based in Osaka, Japan.

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