M&A Deal Summary

UCB Acquires Schwarz Pharma AG

On September 26, 2006, UCB acquired medical products company Schwarz Pharma AG for 5.6B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is UCB’s 3rd transaction in the Medical Products sector.
  • This is UCB’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is UCB’s 1st transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2006-09-26
Target Schwarz Pharma AG
Sector Medical Products
Buyer(s) UCB
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 5.6B USD

Target

Schwarz Pharma AG

Monheim, Germany
Schwarz Pharma AG markets a patented drug for Parkinson's disease and has therapies in late-stage development for Parkinson's, epilepsy, and restless leg syndrome.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

UCB

Brussels, Belgium
Category Company
Founded 1928
Sector Healthcare Services
Employees9,000
Revenue 5.3B EUR (2023)
DESCRIPTION

UCB is a biopharma focused on severe diseases with operations in approximately 40 countries. UCB was incorporated in 1928 and is based in Brussels, Belgium.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 11
Sector (Medical Products) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 9
Country (Germany) 1 of 1
Year (2006) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-01-17 UCB - Bioproducts Manufacturing Division

Brussels, Belgium

UCB-Bioproducts has been active in chemical peptide manufacturing for over 20 years, and has developed considerable capabilities and expertise during this period. This division, with approximately 300 employees, is located in Braine-l'Alleud just outside of Brussels, Belgium.

Sell €120M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-01-22 UCB - Pharmaceutical Brands

Belgium

UCB - Pharmaceutical Brands include Keppra for the treatment of epilepsy and Xyzal and Zyrtec for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. The acquired products will be sold in multiple territories. Asia Pacific territories include Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Middle Eastern territories include Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. African territories include South Africa. Latina territories include Argentina and Chile. Territories excluded are China, South Korea, India, Australia, Mexico, Brazil and Malta.

Sell €515M
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