Sawai Ends American Dream With Upsher-Smith Sale

Bora Strikes $210m Deal For US Unit

Japanese generics giant Sawai is pulling out of the US market, agreeing a deal to divest its Upsher-Smith business to Taiwan’s Bora Pharmaceuticals in a deal worth a little over $200m. As Sawai explained its rationale for the move, Bora pointed to “significant opportunities” for its TWi commercial prescription unit arising from the acquisition.

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Sawai selling US Upsher-Smith business to focus on Japan • Source: Shutterstock

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