Exponent Acquires Chanelle Pharma from Founder Michael H Burke
February 7, 2024
Exponent, a European private equity firm, has agreed to acquire Chanelle Pharma, Ireland’s largest indigenous manufacturer of generic human and veterinary pharmaceuticals, from founder Michael H Burke. The deal, terms undisclosed, positions Exponent to invest in Chanelle’s R&D, manufacturing capabilities and international growth across its presence in Ireland, the UK, Europe and Jordan.
- Buyers
- Exponent
- Targets
- Chanelle Pharma
- Sellers
- Michael H Burke
- Industry
- Pharmaceuticals
- Location
- Ireland
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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