Gujarat-based Torrent Pharmaceuticals has resumed acquisition discussions with private equity firm KKR to buy its 47.84% stake in JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals (JB Pharma), according to sources familiar with the matter. A formal agreement is expected to be signed soon. Torrent had previously entered into extended negotiations with KKR last year, but the deal fell…
Procter & Gamble announced Thursday that it plans to lay off 7,000 workers over the next two years, roughly 15% of its non-manufacturing workforce. In a statement, the company said it’s trying to become more efficient and reduce costs as it faces tougher competition. “There will also be some changes aimed at making the company…
Taro’s shareholders have approved the merger agreement with Sun Pharma, as announced by the Mumbai-based pharmaceutical giant on Thursday. The approval came during an extraordinary general meeting and an ordinary class meeting on May 22, 2024. Dilip Shanghvi, Managing Director of Sun Pharma, expressed satisfaction with the shareholders’ approval. “We are pleased with the approval…
