M&A Deal Summary

Viatris Acquires Aspen Pharmacare Holdings - Thrombosis Business

On September 8, 2020, Viatris acquired life science company Aspen Pharmacare Holdings - Thrombosis Business from Aspen Pharmacare for 642M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Viatris’ 10th transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Viatris’ 7th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Viatris’ 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-09-08
Target Aspen Pharmacare Holdings - Thrombosis Business
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Viatris
Sellers(s) Aspen Pharmacare
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 642M EUR

Target

Aspen Pharmacare Holdings - Thrombosis Business

United Kingdom
Aspen Pharmacare's Thrombosis Business is a global offering comprised largely of a broad range of specialist injectable anticoagulants. Aspen's portfolio also includes Orgaran which is a heparin derivative (heparinoid) indicated for the treatment of HIT. HIT is an adverse reaction occurring in a limited number of patients undergoing heparin related therapy. It offers healthcare providers the advantage of a single supplier that addresses broad clinical needs and thus ensures the optimal care of patients at risk of thrombosis.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Viatris

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Category Company
Founded 1961
Sector Life Science
Employees33,000
Revenue 15.4B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Viatris is a generic and specialty pharmaceutical company. Viatris offers the industry's broadest and highest quality product portfolios, a robust product pipeline, and a global commercial footprint through operations in more than 90 countries. Viatris was founded in 1961 and is based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 13
Sector (Life Science) 10 of 10
Type (Divestiture) 6 of 6
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 1
Year (2020) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 7 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-07-29 The Upjohn Company

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Upjohn seeks to leverage our portfolio, global experience and expertise to become the trusted partner of choice for all stakeholders committed to improving patient health. Upjohn focuses on relieving the burden of non-communicable diseases with trusted, quality medicines for every patient, everywhere. Upjohn brings together 20 of the industry's most trusted brands — products such as Lipitor, Norvasc, Lyrica and Viagra — with world-class medical, manufacturing and commercial expertise in more than 120 countries.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-02-28 Viatris - Biosimilars

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Viatris' Biosimilars provides affordable access to patients through its portfolio in diabetes, oncology, immunology, and other non-communicable diseases. Viatris' Biosimilars is based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.

Sell $3.3B

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Aspen Pharmacare

Durban, South Africa

Category Company
Founded 1850
Sector Life Science
Employees8,612
Revenue 40.7B ZAR (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Aspen Pharmacare is a provider of specialty, branded, and generic pharmaceuticals, Aspen has an extensive basket of products that provide treatment for a broad spectrum of acute and chronic conditions experienced through all stages of life. The Group continues to increase the number of lives benefitting from its products, reaching more than 150 countries. In line with the Group’s commercial, production and territorial strategies, Aspen has identified thrombosis, anaesthetics, high potency & cytotoxics and infant nutritionals as four therapeutic categories which will get the highest focus based on materiality and future potential. Aspen Pharmacare was founded in 1850 and is based in Durban, South Africa.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 2
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 1
Year (2020) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-10-31 New Zealand New Milk

Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealand New Milk Ltd. is a producer of infant milk formula in Auckland, New Zealand. NZNM is one of a limited number of companies which holds the required endorsements from the Chinese regulatory authorities to produce infant milk formula for this key territory and the investment in NZNM represents another step towards Aspen’s aspirations to enter the Chinese infant milk formula sector,

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-03-01 Aspen Pharmacare Holdings - Prescription Medicines

Durban, South Africa

Aspen brands portfolio includes the Trustan, Altosec, Zuvamor, Ciavor, Grantryl, and Aspen Granisetron brands.

Sell €105M