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Dynamic Healthcare M&A Database - 1Q06



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Acquiring Party    Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, a large India-based generic drug company.
Transferring Party    The unbranded generic business of Italy-based Allen S.p.A, a division of GlaxoSmithKline, a multi-national pharmaceutical manufacturer.
Sector    Biopharmaceuticals
Date    March 27, 2006
Analysis
"Fast tracks" Ranbaxy’s growth plans in Italy; complementary product portfolios and pipelines. The Italian generic market is one of the fastest growing markets in Europe. As per IMS, December, 2005, its value was approximately $420m, with an annual growth rate of 49%. Ranbaxy has a presence in 21 of the 25 EU countries and is rapidly consolidating its presence in Europe. Terms not disclosed.




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