Drug firm Granules India on Friday said it has acquired Switzerland-based CDMO firm Senn Chemicals AG for CHF 20 million (around Rs 192 crore). Senn develops and manufactures, Peptides and Peptides-based applications for its global customers, providing contract research, development, and manufacturing services.
The acquisition is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025, Granules India said in a statement.
"By entering the rapidly growing peptide therapeutics segment and acquiring CDMO capabilities, we are expanding into next-generation therapeutics that align with our commitment to innovation and affordability," Krishna Prasad Chigurupati, Chairman & Managing Director, Granules India, said.
Senn's expertise in peptide synthesis, coupled with company's large-scale, cost-efficient manufacturing capabilities, positions Granules to deliver high-quality peptide-based solutions globally, he added.
Rico Wiedenbruch, Chairman, Senn Chemicals AG, said 'With Granules' scale, operational efficiency, and global reach in pharmaceuticals industry, we see strategic fit and tremendous potential to accelerate our growth and expand our capabilities in rapidly growing peptide therapeutics.'
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