Sun Pharmaceutical Ind (SUNP IN): Acquisition Adds Late-Stage Biopharma Product in Derma Franchise
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SUMMARY
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (SUNP IN) is acquiring the U.S.-based late-stage biotechnology company, Concert Pharmaceuticals (CNCE US) for $576M in equity value. The transaction is expected to be completed in 1Q23.
- Concert has completed the evaluation of the efficacy and safety of its lead candidate, deuruxolitinib in adult patients with moderate to severe Alopecia Areata in its phase 3 clinical program.
- With the disease affecting up to ~1.5M people in the U.S., Alopecia represents potential blockbuster opportunity. Sun Pharma plans to file NDA for deuruxolitinib to the FDA in 1H23.
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