- Biocon Biologics Limited’s (BBL) acquisition of Viatris’ rights in biosimilars assets, creates a unique global, vertically integrated biosimilars leader
- BBL will realize full revenues and profits from this business
- BBL will gain Viatris’ global biosimilars business whose revenues are estimated to be USD 1 billion next year, along with its portfolio of inlicensed biosimilar assets
- This transaction accelerates BBL’s direct commercialization strategy for its current and future biosimilars portfolio
- Viatris to provide commercial and other transition services for an expected period of two years to ensure continuity of customer service and smooth transition to BBL
- Deal to be value accretive to Biocon and BBL shareholders and is structured as part-cash, part-equity
- Debt finance supported by larger EBITDA base (consolidation of BBL, Viatris and SILS income streams) and future equity infusion
- Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw continues as Executive Chairperson of BBL; Viatris to designate Rajiv Malik, President of Viatris, to serve on BBL Board