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Nichi-Iko Slides into Excess Debt as Hefty Loss Booked by US Unit
Beleaguered generic maker Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical said on November 8 that it is expected to fall into excess liabilities in the April-September financial period due to a massive impairment loss to be incurred by US subsidiary Sagent Pharmaceuticals. Sagent suffered an…
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