September 24, 2024 11:43 GMT
HEALTHCARE: Sanofi (SANFP: A1 pos / AA): Consumer Unit Sale Imminent
HEALTHCARE
- Bloomberg are reporting that banks and private credit have lined up €10bn in financing for a takeover of the Consumer Health unit
- The total price tag was said to be $20bn back in June
- Sanofi may keep a significant minority stake to use as liquidity in the future
- Sanofi needs to use the proceeds to replace its pipeline given that Dupixent is 28% of sales
- No immediate credit impact for Sanofi
- Consumer Unit is 11% of sales
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