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Mochida and Itochu to Each Take 20% Stake in And Pharma
Mochida Pharmaceutical and trader Itochu said on September 22 that they will each acquire a 20% stake in And Pharma, the holding company for Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical, Kyowa Pharmaceutical Industry, and T’s Pharma. On October 1, the two firms will subscribe…
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