China Resources Pharma will pay $667 million to acquire all the outstanding shares of Jiangzhong Pharma, a listed company. Three weeks ago, CR Pharma announced plans to acquire a stake in the parent company, Jiangzhong Group, for $613 million, which will, when added to its current holdings, give CR Pharma majority control of Jiangzhong Group. Jiangzhong Group, the parent, owns a 43% stake in Jiangzhong Pharma. All together, CR Pharma will pay nearly $1.3 billion for a controlling stake in the parent and about 80% ownership of the listed subsidiary.
Source: China Biotoday
