Piramal Enterprises to acquire US-based CDMO, Ash Stevens for US$ 43 million

Piramal Enterprises has entered into an agreement, through its wholly owned subsidiary, to acquire Ash Stevens Inc., a US based Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), in an all cash deal for a consideration of US$ 42.95 million plus an earn-out consideration capped at $10 million. This potential transaction is expected to be completed by the end of August.

Located in Riverview, Michigan, Ash Stevens has over 50 years of experience in contract manufacturing, and serves several biotech, mid-size pharma, and large pharmaceutical clients worldwide.

With over 60,000 sq. ft. of facilities, eight chemical drug development and production laboratories, and six full-scale production areas, Ash Stevens has built a stellar reputation, led by science, driven by operational excellence, and one that emphasizes quality as a culture. As one of the leaders in HPAPI manufacture, Ash Stevens has an impeccable safety record of working with high potency anti-cancer agents and other highly potent therapeutics. The state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Michigan features all necessary engineering and containment controls for the safe handling and cGMP manufacture of small and large-scale HPAPIs, with Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) = 0.1µg/m3. The facility has approvals from US, EU, Australia, Japan, Korea, Mexico regulatory agencies.