Tuesday, 19 November 2013

IPCA Lab gains on plans to acquire 50% stake in a pharma firm

IPCA Laboratories rose 1.42% to Rs 692.75 at 9:21 IST on BSE after the company said it has entered into an agreement with Avik Pharmaceutical to acquire 50% of its paid-up equity share capital for Rs 6.51 crore.

IPCA Laboratories said it has entered into an agreement with Avik Pharmaceutical (Avik) to acquire 50% of its paid-up equity share capital, partly through purchase of equity shares from its existing shareholders and partly through subscription to its fresh equity share capital on a preferential allotment basis, both aggregating to approx Rs 6.51 crore. Avik is an unlisted privately held company which was incorporated in the year 1979 and is currently engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) being Steroids and male & female hormones from its manufacturing facilities situated at Vapi in Gujarat, IPCA said.

IPCA Laboratories' net profit rose 3.5% to Rs 129.45 crore on 10.1% growth in net sales to Rs 834.27 crore in Q2 September 2013 over Q2 September 2012.


IPCA Laboratories is a fast growing pharmaceutical major, with a strong thrust on exports. The company exports to over 120 countries. Ipca Laboratories is vertically integrated and produces finished dosage forms and APIs.

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