Sun Pharma share price rose as much as 5% to ₹1,704 in Monday’s trading session after the company announced a mega deal with US-listed Organon.
The largest drug-maker stock opened at ₹1,625 today, as compared to the previous close of ₹1,620 on Friday last week.
Sun Pharma-Organon deal
In an exchange filing on Monday, Sun Pharma said that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-listed Organon. The deal is aimed at driving sustained long-term value creation and leveraging complementary portfolios to strengthen its business position.
Sun Pharma said it will acquire 100% of Organon’s outstanding equity at an enterprise value of $11.75 billion, according to an exchange filing.
Organon is a global healthcare firm that was spun off from Merck (known as MSD outside the United States and Canada) in 2021. It has built a strong reputation and trust among healthcare professionals, patients, regulators, and other stakeholders.
According to the filing, Sun Pharma plans to fund the acquisition through a combination of available cash resources and committed financing from banks. The transaction will be effected by a merger of Organon with a subsidiary of Sun Pharma, with Organon surviving the merger.
The proposed acquisition aligns with Sun Pharma’s strategy to expand its Innovative Medicines business. The combined entity will strengthen its position in the established brands and branded generics segment, while also enabling Sun Pharma to enter the biosimilars space as a top-10 global player.
Organon’s portfolio, global presence, and strong stakeholder relationships are expected to complement Sun Pharma’s existing capabilities and support long-term value creation.
The deal has received approval from the Boards of Directors of both Sun Pharma and Organon. It remains subject to standard closing conditions, including necessary regulatory clearances and approval from Organon’s shareholders.
“This transaction represents a significant opportunity for Sun Pharma to build on its vision of Reaching People and Touching Lives. Organon’s portfolio, capabilities and global reach are highly complementary to our own, and we believe that bringing the two organisations together can create a stronger and more diversified platform. We have deep respect for Organon’s mission and look forward to building on its legacy while driving sustainable long‑term growth,” said Dilip Shanghvi, Executive Chairman of Sun Pharma.
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