Haleon Completes Deal To Grow Stake In China JV

Haleon now holds 88% of its China OTC joint venture after acquiring a larger stake in the business from its local partners.

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The deal offers access to China for Alvotech’s biosimilars portfolio • Source: Shutterstock

Haleon has completed a deal to boost its stake in its Chinese OTC joint venture, Tianjin TSKF Pharmaceutical.

The UK-based consumer health specialist has invested around £0.5bn ($0.6bn) to acquire an additional 33% equity interest in TSKF. The transaction consists of a simultaneous purchase of the entire 20%...

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