HAS Healthcare Expands: Acquires Cerbios-Pharma with 65 Equity Support

Deal News | Mar 31, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision 65 Equity Partners; HAS Healthcare Advanced Synthesis

HAS Healthcare Advanced Synthesis SA, a prominent developer and producer of pharmaceutical active ingredients, plans to acquire Cerbios-Pharma SA, a globally recognized manufacturer of chemical and biological APIs. This acquisition is strategically supported by 65 Equity Partners, which will hold a 40% stake while the Braglia family remains the majority stakeholder. The merger promises to create a complementary CDMO leader by amalgamating their strengths in production, chemistry, biology, and their technological capabilities. This move is part of a wider initiative to enhance the delivery of innovative pharmaceutical solutions, driven by increasing demands for complex therapies across therapeutic areas. The acquisition remains subject to regulatory and fiscal approvals. The collaboration will bolster the reputation of the Swiss pharmaceutical industry, notably in the Tessin region, and aims to expand their global market leadership through strategic growth and innovation.

Sectors

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Investment

Geography

  • Switzerland – Both HAS Healthcare Advanced Synthesis and Cerbios-Pharma are based in Switzerland and the acquisition is focusing on enhancing the CDMO industry in the region.

Industry

  • Pharmaceuticals – The article discusses the merger between two companies specializing in the development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical active ingredients.
  • Investment – 65 Equity Partners is providing financial backing and becoming a strategic shareholder in the merger.

Financials

  • 40% – Stake held by 65 Equity Partners in the new group formed by HAS and Cerbios.
  • 3.3 billion dollars – Funds under management by 65 Equity Partners.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
HAS Healthcare Advanced Synthesis SAAcquirerCompanyA major developer and producer of pharmaceutical active ingredients based in Switzerland.
Cerbios-Pharma SATargetCompanyA Swiss manufacturer known for its expertise in chemical and biological APIs.
65 Equity PartnersInvestorCompanyAn international investment firm supporting the HAS-Cerbios merger, holding a 40% stake.
Rothschild & CoFinancial AdvisorCompanyFinancial advisor to HAS Healthcare for the acquisition.
Bär & KarrerLegal AdvisorCompanyProviding legal advisory services to HAS Healthcare.
EYAccounting/Tax AdvisorCompanyProviding accounting and taxation advisory to HAS Healthcare.
UBS AGFinancial AdvisorCompanyFinancial advisor to 65 Equity Partners.
Ropes & Gray and Walder WyssLegal AdvisorCompanyProviding legal advisory services to 65 Equity Partners.