Taisho Pharma completes buy of 24.5% stake in Duoc Hau Giang Pharma

6 July 2016

Japan’s Taisho Pharmaceutical(TYO: 4535) has completed the acquisition of 24.5% of shares of Vietnam-based Duoc Hau Giang Pharmaceutical JSC (DHG). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Taisho Group believes that the transaction and alliance will enable the group to share its knowledge, technology, and know-how in the pharmaceutical business with DHG, resulting in an increase in DHG's sales and further growth of Taisho Group's and DHG's businesses in Asia. In addition, synergy is expected between DHG, with its strong presence in Vietnam, and Taisho Group.

Taisho Group is committed to enhancing its pharmaceutical business in Asia and striving to grow various business segments in the continuously expanding Asia market. The impact of the Transaction on the financial condition of Taisho Group is expected to be non-material.

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