Biocon Ltd, an innovation-led global biopharmaceuticals company, has announced that the Board of its subsidiary Biocon Biologics Ltd has approved a primary equity investment of US $75 million (Rs. 555 crores) by Abu Dhabi based ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies.

As per the terms of the proposed agreement, ADQ will invest Rs. 555 crores for a 1.80% minority stake in the biosimilar business, valuing Biocon Biologics at a post money valuation of US $4.17 billion. The transaction is subject to customary condition precedents and approvals. Post the completion of this transaction, Biocon Ltd will hold 89.89% stake in Biocon Biologics on a fully diluted basis.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson, Biocon said, “We welcome ADQ as our investment partner as we pursue our shared goal of expanding access to high quality affordable biopharmaceuticals to patients across the globe. We are committed to pursue our affordable innovation model to generate savings for the healthcare systems worldwide. This investment is an endorsement of the value that Biocon Biologics business has built as a fully integrated pure-play biosimilars company and will enable us to expand our capabilities further.”

Dr. Christiane Hamacher, CEO & Managing Director, Biocon Biologics said, “The ADQ equity funding in Biocon Biologics endorses the value of our business model and strengthens our resolve to be the global leader in biologics, delivering affordable access to innovative and inclusive healthcare solutions, transforming patients’ lives. Our relentless desire to make a real difference pushes us to redefine innovation and build a disruptive business model that lowers treatment costs and improves healthcare outcomes, whilst delivering on shareholder value and our business objectives.”

Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Chief Executive Officer, ADQ said, “Our long-term ambition for ADQ’s healthcare and pharma portfolio is to create a provision-centred, digitally enhanced ecosystem that is anchored in world-class clinical excellence, effective population health management and resilient supply chain infrastructure. While we anticipate this will unlock shareholder value, it will also, importantly, deliver positive socio-economic impact with better health outcomes, optimized healthcare spend and more opportunities for local and international talent.”

Biocon Biologics had raised over US $255 million from global marquee investors from Jan to Nov 2020. The company has raised US $75 million through a primary equity infusion by True North Fund for a 2.44% stake; Tata Capital Growth Fund picked up a 0.85% stake for US $30 million. Goldman Sachs made a capital injection of US $150 million in exchange for Optionally Convertible Debentures of Biocon Biologics.