Two major M&A deals agreed in the past week look set to elevate Stada into the consumer healthcare global Top 20. In this week’s blog, we look closer at the details of each deal and, based on the calculations of our DB6 data division, where Stada may end up in the rankings once both deals are closed.
As part of Takeda’s goal to divest around US$10bn in non-core assets, the company has agreed to sell to Stada around 20 selected OTC and Rx products marketed in Russia, Georgia & CIS countries, for US$660mn. The portfolio comprises cardiovascular, diabetes, general medicine, respiratory and OTC supplement entries, and includes Russia’s leading systemic cardiovascular, Cardiomagnyl (aspirin + magnesium hydroxide).
Stada will acquire the rights, title and interest to the products in Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, while under a manufacturing & supply agreement, Takeda will continue to manufacture the products on Stada’s behalf. The deal is expected to complete in Q1 2020 and, based on current assumptions, could elevate Stada into the No.7 position in Europe.
Stada already takes the No.9 position among Europe’s Top 10 OTC marketers
Stada has also entered into an agreement to acquire Walmark from Mid Europa Partners for an undisclosed sum. Based in Czech Republic, Walmark is a leading consumer healthcare company in CEE with a direct presence in nine markets, while its products are available in 40+ markets globally. The company’s portfolio spans multiple categories, and key brands include Proenzi joint health range, Urinal urinary health brand, Biopron probiotics for gut health and Martians paediatric supplements.
Stada’s Head of European Markets, Steffen Wagner, commented: “We are significantly strengthening our presence in Central Europe — especially in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary — as a result of this acquisition. We are also looking at ways in which we can market the Walmark brands outside of the current core geographies.” Again, the deal is expected to complete in Q1 2020, and the combined impact of these two acquisitions may raise Stada up as high as the No.14 position in the global OTC rankings.
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