Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Ranbaxy buys 13 BMS brands for $26 million

Ranbaxy has acquired 13 dermatology brands in US from Bristol-Myers Squibb. The company paid $26 million for the brands which generated revenues of $15 million.

Malvinder Singh, CEO added that Ranbaxy’s branded business strategy in the US will continue to happen in a phased manner. The company is looking at more profit-making brands in the US and the focus is on adding more products in dermatology. Ranbaxy may see 10% growth in the dermatology segment in the US.

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