It’s A Deal, Finally: Dr Reddy’s Snaps Up Wockhardt’s Branded Gx Business

Financially stretched Wockhardt sells select branded generic business to Dr Reddy’s for $260m, bringing the curtains down on a much anticipated transaction.  

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Dr Reddy's acquires Wockhardt branded Gx business

Wockhardt Ltd. has divested parts of its branded generics business in India and certain international territories to Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. for INR18.50bn ($260m), ending long-running speculation around an imminent deal that is expected to help the Mumbai-based firm pare debt and provide liquidity for its remaining operations.

A deal has long been in the making and rumored suitors for the financially strained Wockhardt included private equity players...

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