June 15, 2022 (MLN): AGP Limited has decided to acquire a selected portfolio of products from Viatris Inc. which are commercialized in Pakistan primarily under the brands previously owned by Pfizer Inc, through a Special Purpose Vehicle named OBS Pakistan Pvt Limited.

In a notice to Exchange, the company informed that the Board of Directors in its meeting held on June 14, 2022, has authorized AGP Limited to participate through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) named OBS Pakistan (Private) Limited which has been recently incorporated by its parent company, Aitkenstuart Pakistan (Private) Limited for the purpose of acquisition of a selected portfolio of products from Viatris Inc. (“Viatris”) which are commercialized in Pakistan primarily under the brands previously owned by Pfizer Inc. (Brands”).

The portfolio comprises a variety of products including, a broad range of anti-depressants and anti-hypertensive products. Some of the well-known products in the portfolio are Xanax®, Norvasc®, Cardura®, Zoloft®, Lipitor®, and Effexor®.

The SPV will acquire the Brands through an optimal capital structure comprising equity and debt in the ratio of 25:75. The Company will own up to eighty-five percent [85%] shareholding in the SPV.

The acquisition is subject to necessary regulatory approvals, and the Company's investment is subject to necessary corporate approvals and successful closing of the transaction, the notice said.

The Board has further authorized the management to convene the extraordinary general meeting in due course of time for the purposes of seeking approval from the Shareholders of the Company in respect of the proposed transaction.

The acquisition of Brands is likely to increase the market share, bring operational and logistical synergies and enhance the product portfolio of the Company, and increase the Company's revenues and profitability.

As per the notice, the acquisition is expected to add over Rs4 billion to the consolidated topline of the Company within twelve months from the closing of the transaction.

The acquisition will also improve the value proposition for customers, employees and other stakeholders and in turn maximize shareholders' value.

The Company will seek to grow the acquired portfolio in the coming years through its concerted sales and marketing efforts and improved distribution network, notice added.

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