Alkem Labs unit to buy up to 55% of Occlutech for $118 million
Alkem Laboratories is entering the advanced cardiovascular devices market. Its medical devices unit will acquire a significant stake in Switzerland's Occlutech Holding. This strategic move aims to access high-value global markets. The deal is expe...
The deal, expected to close by June 2026 and subject to final agreements and regualtory approvals, will give Alkem MedTech access to high-value markets such as the United States, Japan, Germany and other Western European countries, Alkem MedTech Chief Executive Kaustav Banerjee said in a statement.
The global medical devices market size is projected to grow to over $1 trillion by 2034 from $604.99 billion in 2026, according to market research and consulting services firm Fortune Business Insights.
Alkem is India's fifth-largest listed pharmaceutical company in terms of market share.
Occlutech, the second-largest player in Europe's minimally invasive cardiac implants segment, posted a revenue of 49.4 million for 2025. It derives about 85% of its revenue from Europe and the U.S.
Alkem Laboratories also reported third-quarter consolidated net profit of 6.36 billion rupees, missing analyst estimates of 6.51 billion rupees, according to LSEG data.
Revenue rose nearly 11% to 37.37 billion rupees but fell short of estimates of 37.6 billion rupees.
Shares of the company settled 8% lower on the day.
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