| <P>Natco Pharma announced the successful completion of its acquisition of an additional 13.25% equity stake in Adcock Ingram Holdings Proprietary Limited (Adcock Ingram), a leading South African pharmaceutical and healthcare company. </P> <P>With the completion of this transaction, NATCO's shareholding in Adcock Ingram has increased from 35.75% to 49%. The acquisition was completed through NATCO Pharma South Africa Proprietary, NATCO's wholly owned subsidiary in South Africa. </P> <P>The transaction involved the acquisition of shares for an aggregate consideration of around ZAR 1.81 billion equivalent to around Rs 1,060 crore at the transaction exchange rate. </P> <P>NATCO first acquired 35.75% in Adcock Ingram through its participation in the Adcock Ingram's delisting process in 2025 following the announcement of a firm intention offer in July 2025, shareholder approval in October 2025 and completion of the transaction in November 2025.</P> |