Summary
AmerisourceBergen Corporation (now Cencora, Inc.) announced on June 26, 2014, the completion of a significant strategic transaction involving Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A. This move includes acquiring a minority stake of approximately 19.9% in Profarma for about $110 million. This investment signifies AmerisourceBergen's expansion into the Brazilian pharmaceutical market and aims to leverage Profarma's established presence. Furthermore, AmerisourceBergen and Profarma have formed a joint venture, with AmerisourceBergen holding a 50% stake. This joint venture is specifically designed to enhance specialty distribution and services within Brazil. While a substantial investment, the company indicated that this transaction is not expected to have a material impact on its adjusted earnings per share for the fiscal year 2014.
Key Highlights
- 1AmerisourceBergen acquired a 19.9% minority stake in Profarma for approximately $110 million.
- 2A 50% stake in a new specialty joint venture with Profarma was also established.
- 3The transaction expands AmerisourceBergen's presence into the Brazilian pharmaceutical market.
- 4The joint venture aims to enhance specialty distribution and services in Brazil.
- 5The company does not anticipate a material impact on its fiscal 2014 adjusted EPS from this transaction.