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Biocon Closes Rs 4,150 Crore QIP to Buy Out Viatris Stake in Biocon Biologics

Proceeds also repay related debt to support full integration by March 31, 2026.

Overview

  • Biocon raised Rs 4,150 crore by issuing 112,664,585 equity shares at Rs 368.35 each to qualified institutional buyers.
  • The placement opened on January 12 and closed on January 14, with allocations made to all 39 participating investors.
  • Participants included major domestic mutual funds and insurers such as SBI Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential, and HDFC Life alongside JPMorgan Asset Management.
  • Funds will primarily cover the cash consideration payable to Mylan/Viatris for its minority stake in Biocon Biologics, with additional repayment of related borrowings.
  • Net proceeds will also address debt linked to Edelweiss-held compulsory convertible debentures, following shareholder approval granted on December 31, 2025, with Kotak, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley as lead managers.