Sun Pharma Pursues Diverse Financing for $12 Billion Organon Acquisition
Sun Pharma explores funding mix for $12 billion Organon deal
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is exploring various financing options for its proposed $12 billion acquisition of Organon & Co., a New York-listed healthcare company. The Indian drugmaker plans to raise $3 billion to $4 billion in offshore loans and may seek bondholder consent to swap holdings into Sun Pharma debt.
- 01Sun Pharma is planning a $12 billion acquisition of Organon & Co.
- 02The company is considering multiple financing options, including offshore loans.
- 03A euro-denominated bond may be issued with a higher credit rating than Organon.
- 04The deal is expected to receive necessary approvals by December.
- 05Sun Pharma aims to preserve its credit profile while securing funding.
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., based in India, is actively seeking financing for its ambitious $12 billion acquisition of Organon & Co., a healthcare company listed in New York. The Indian drugmaker is exploring several options, including the possibility of asking Organon's bondholders to exchange their holdings for Sun Pharma debt. Additionally, the company is considering issuing a euro-denominated bond, which could carry a credit rating one to two notches higher than Organon's current rating. To further support the acquisition, Sun Pharma plans to raise between $3 billion to $4 billion through offshore loans. The deal is anticipated to receive the necessary approvals by December, marking a significant step in what would be one of the largest outbound acquisitions by an Indian pharmaceutical firm. Sun Pharma has already secured initial commitments from major banks, including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Citigroup Inc., to provide funding through a bridge facility. The company intends to utilize $2 billion to $2.5 billion from its cash reserves to help finance the acquisition.
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This acquisition could enhance Sun Pharma's market position and expand its product offerings, potentially benefiting consumers and investors alike.
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