Sun Pharma shareholders approve amalgamation scheme

Sun Pharmaceutical on Friday said court convened meeting of its shareholders has approved the scheme of amalgamation of Sun Pharma Global Inc with itself.

New Delhi: Sun Pharmaceutical on Friday said court convened meeting of its shareholders has approved the scheme of amalgamation of Sun Pharma Global Inc with itself.

The scheme of amalgamation of Sun Pharma Global Inc with Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has been "approved by the equity shareholders with requisite majority," Sun Pharma said in a filing to the BSE.

A total of 99.99 percent votes were polled in favour of amalgamation scheme, it added.

Sun Pharma has been present in the US since 1996, working with the country's healthcare system with a focus on generics, branded generics and over-the-counter (OTC) products.

Shares of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries were trading at Rs 857.50 per scrip in the afternoon trade on BSE, up 3.05 percent from its previous close.

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