Alembic Pharmaceuticals secures 45% stake in Canadian joint venture
Alembic Pharmaceuticals has signed a Shareholders' Agreement to acquire a 45% equity stake in 17989377 Canada Inc., a newly incorporated entity, to develop and commercialize pharmaceutical products in the Canadian market. The joint venture includes Difgen Holdings LLC and others, with the Canadian Corporation set to become an associate of Alembic Pharmaceuticals. The agreement, signed on June 6, 2026, stipulates a shareholding pattern where Alembic and Difgen each hold 45%, while others hold 10%. The transaction is not a related party transaction and involves no potential conflict of interest.

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Alembic Pharmaceuticals has executed a Shareholders' Agreement to invest in a newly incorporated Canadian Corporation, securing a 45% equity stake to establish a platform for the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products in the Canadian market. The agreement was signed on June 6, 2026, with Difgen Holdings LLC and Mr. Sukhad Juneja to invest in the shares of 17989377 Canada Inc. Post-investment, the Canadian Corporation will become an associate of Alembic Pharmaceuticals.
Joint Venture Structure
The joint venture involves Alembic Pharmaceuticals and Difgen Holdings LLC each holding a 45% shareholding, while others will hold the remaining 10%. The board of directors of the Canadian Corporation will comprise nominee directors of the shareholders along with an independent director. The agreement provides for customary shareholder rights, including participation in key decision matters.
Shareholding Pattern
| Party | Shareholding |
|---|---|
| Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | 45% |
| Difgen Holdings LLC | 45% |
| Others | 10% |
Regulatory Compliance
The disclosure was made to the stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing confirmed that the parties to the joint venture are not related to the promoter, promoter group, or group companies of Alembic Pharmaceuticals in any manner. Furthermore, the investment does not fall within the purview of a Related Party Transaction for the company. The document also confirmed that there is no potential conflict of interest arising out of this agreement, and the specific details regarding the issue price and class of shares were noted as not applicable in the regulatory filing. Manisha Saraf, Company Secretary of Alembic Pharmaceuticals, submitted the intimation to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
Historical Stock Returns for Alembic Pharmaceuticals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.96% | +1.28% | -3.09% | -17.15% | -23.41% | -21.47% |
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