Piramal Pharma to increase stake in Yapan Bio to 74%, making it a subsidiary
Piramal Pharma will acquire an additional 41% stake in Yapan Bio, increasing its total holding to approximately 74%. This will make Yapan Bio, a biologics CDMO, a subsidiary of Piramal Pharma. Final terms are yet to be determined.
The acquisition is significant as it will make Yapan Bio a subsidiary, enhancing Piramal Pharma's capabilities in the biologics and vaccine manufacturing space. The financial impact will be determined by the final acquisition consideration, which is yet to be disclosed.
The acquisition of a controlling stake in Yapan Bio and its subsequent consolidation as a subsidiary is a positive strategic move for Piramal Pharma, indicating growth and expansion in the biologics sector.
Piramal Pharma Limited (PPL) has announced the exercise of its call option to acquire an additional 41% equity stake in Yapan Bio Private Limited ("Yapan"), an associate company. This proposed transaction, approved by the Administrative Committee of the Board of Directors, will increase PPL's shareholding in Yapan from the current 33.33% to approximately 74%.
Upon completion, Yapan will become a subsidiary of Piramal Pharma Limited. Yapan Bio is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization specializing in process development, characterization, and Phase I/II GMP manufacturing services for vaccines and biologics.
The company is currently in discussions with Yapan's promoters/shareholders regarding the final terms of the acquisition, including the consideration and effective date of share transfer. PPL will make further disclosures upon execution of definitive documentation and completion of the transaction.
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