Pfizer and Zhejiang Hisun to Invest $545 Million in Generic Drug JV
Pfizer and Zhejiang Hisun Pharma will put $545 million of assets into their branded generics JV. The investment will consist of off-patent drugs, manufacturing sites and cash. Hisun will contribute $295 million of these assets for a 51% stake in the JV, while Pfizer’s portion will be $250 million for the remaining 49%. The two companies signed a MOU to set up the JV in June 2011, and they have now approved a framework agreement and released the financial commitments of each party. More details.... Stock Symbols: (NYSE: PFE) (SHA: 600267) Share this with colleagues: var switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'d7871f5b-67bc-4d30-b66f-1465d0b97213'});