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Viatris VTRSViatris said it entered into definitive agreements with Biocon Limited for the sale of all of its convertible preferred equity in Biocon Biologics Limited for total consideration of $815 million, consisting of $400 million in cash and $415 million in newly issued equity shares of Biocon.
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AI summaryViatris said it entered into definitive agreements with Biocon Limited for the sale of all of its convertible preferred equity in Biocon Biologics Limited for total consideration of $815 million, consisting of $400 million in cash and $415 million in newly issued equity shares of Biocon.
The company said the Biocon Limited shares it will receive are listed and traded on the National Stock Exchange of India and are subject to a 6-month lock up period, and the transaction value will be subject to related taxes.
Viatris said the terms of the definitive agreements accelerate the expiration of biosimilars non-compete restrictions previously placed on it in 2022 in connection with its sale of its biosimilars portfolio and related commercial and other capabilities to Biocon Biologics, with these restrictions expiring immediately at the time of close for all ex-U.S. markets and in November 2026 for U.S. markets.
The company said the transaction is expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to satisfaction of closing conditions, and disclosed that Citi is acting as financial advisor, while Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP and Khaitan & Co. are acting as legal advisors.
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Biocon Biologics Equity Stake Sale Total Consideration $815 million
Viatris said it entered into definitive agreements with Biocon Limited for the sale of all of its convertible preferred equity in Biocon Biologics Limited for total consideration of $815 million, consisting of $400 million in cash and $415 million in newly issued equity shares of Biocon.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Biocon Shares Listed and 6-Month Lock Up
The company said the Biocon Limited shares it will receive are listed and traded on the National Stock Exchange of India and are subject to a 6-month lock up period, and the transaction value will be subject to related taxes.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Biosimilars Non-Compete Restrictions Expire Early
Viatris said the terms of the definitive agreements accelerate the expiration of biosimilars non-compete restrictions previously placed on it in 2022 in connection with its sale of its biosimilars portfolio and related commercial and other capabilities to Biocon Biologics, with these restrictions expiring immediately at the time of close for all ex-U.S. markets and in November 2026 for U.S. markets.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Expected Transaction Close and Advisors
The company said the transaction is expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to satisfaction of closing conditions, and disclosed that Citi is acting as financial advisor, while Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP and Khaitan & Co. are acting as legal advisors.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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