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Viatris Acquires Aculys Pharma to Secure CNS Assets and Japan/APAC Rights

October 15, 2025

Pharmaceuticals

Viatris Inc. has acquired clinical-stage Aculys Pharma, Inc., obtaining exclusive development and commercialization rights in Japan for pitolisant and rights in Japan and select Asia‑Pacific markets for Spydia (diazepam) nasal spray. The deal includes an upfront payment to Aculys shareholders with additional milestone and royalty payments, and is intended to strengthen Viatris' presence and CNS capabilities in Japan.

Recro Pharma Acquires IRISYS (San Diego)

August 13, 2021

Pharmaceuticals

Recro Pharma (NASDAQ: REPH) acquired San Diego–based CDMO IRISYS for approximately $49.85 million in cash, stock and a seller promissory note, transforming Recro into a bi‑coastal, full‑service CDMO. The acquisition expands Recro's capabilities (including aseptic fill/finish and lyophilization), diversifies its client base and adds near‑term revenue and backlog.

ChrysCapital Acquires Minority Stake in La Renon

April 16, 2024

Pharmaceuticals

India-focused PE firm ChrysCapital is investing about $70 million to acquire a minority stake in Ahmedabad-based pharmaceutical company La Renon. The growth investment will support La Renon's expansion plans across chronic therapeutic segments, strengthen manufacturing and R&D capabilities, and fund geographic expansion into international markets.

Lupin Healthcare Acquires Renascience Pharma Limited (UK)

April 2, 2025

Pharmaceuticals

Lupin Healthcare (UK) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lupin Limited, has acquired UK-based Renascience Pharma Limited, the sole supplier of four specialty branded products in the UK. The acquisition (reported at approximately £12.3 million) expands Lupin's branded specialty portfolio in the UK and strengthens its supply offerings to the NHS across infectious disease, ENT and cardiology/renal indications.

Kyowa Kirin Acquires Orchard Therapeutics

October 5, 2023

Biotechnology

Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. agreed to acquire Orchard Therapeutics plc for $16.00 per ADS in cash plus a $1.00 contingent value right (CVR), representing a potential total equity value of approximately $477.6 million. The acquisition gives Kyowa Kirin a leading HSC gene therapy platform and commercial asset Libmeldy, accelerating development and commercialization of Orchard's rare-disease gene therapies.

Novartis Acquires Regulus Therapeutics

June 25, 2025

Biotechnology

Novartis has completed the acquisition of Regulus Therapeutics, making Regulus an indirect wholly owned subsidiary following a tender offer and merger. The deal secures Regulus' investigational oligonucleotide therapy farabursen for ADPKD and strengthens Novartis' renal disease pipeline.