The firms had launched generic versions of Boehringer's patent-protected drug Linagliptin, which is marketed under the brand name Trajenta
With a revenue base of Rs 195 crore in FY22, Oaknet brings a portfolio of leading brands in dermatology and women's health to the Eris stable.
Eris Lifesciences (Eris) is foraying into an oligopolistic insulin market with its own insulin brand this month
The company launched four new products in the first nine months of FY22, more on the anvil
The purpose of entering into the agreement is expansion of product portfolio to offer biotherapeutic options to the patients in cardio-metabolic segment, Eris said in statement
Eris MJ Biopharm, the 70:30 joint venture (with Eris holding a 70 per cent stake), would primarily engage in marketing and distribution of human and analogue insulin
Consolidated total income up 13%; robust anti-diabetic sales, new product pipeline, expanded coverage of cardiologists support better numbers
Overall, the company saw decent growth in its product segments, led by cardio metabolic and vitamin-mineral-nutrients
Eris continued to demonstrate strong focus on its top 15 power brands
Full-year pre-tax profit up 4.46% at Rs 331.52 cr
In October, some large domestic mutual funds took an aggressive position in the stock, monthly disclosures show
In the past one month, the stock has outperformed the market by surging 17 per cent, as compared to a marginal 0.35 per cent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex.
Used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, Zomelis comes under a new class of anti-diabetic drugs known as DPP 4 inhibitors.
Around 3.82 million equity shares, representing 2.78 per cent of total equity, of Eris Lifesciences changed hands on the BSE, the exchange data shows.
On July 3, the company's board approved buyback of shares worth up to Rs 100 crore. The buyback is for 1.74 million shares at Rs 575 per share.
After growing organically for almost a decade, Eris had made four acquisitions of distressed businesses in a couple of years
Stock of the pharmaceutical company outperformed the market by gaining 12% in past five trading days, as compared to 1.3% decline in the S&P BSE Sensex.
The stock rallied 11% to Rs 721, extending its 11% gain in past six trading sessions.
In 2016, Eris acquired 75.48% in Kinedex, for an aggregate consideration of Rs 77.18 crore
This is the company's first acquisition after being listed on the exchanges earlier this year