Daiichi Sankyo

Suntory Holdings, the Japanese beverage and food giant, has agreed to acquire the consumer health unit Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare (DSHC) from the global pharmaceutical firm Daiichi Sankyo in a deal valued at ¥246.5 billion ($1.55 billion). Suntory, which has previously expanded its global footprint through the acquisition of major consumer beverage brand, stated the move is designed to establish a “unique and comprehensive self-care business”. The acquisition will be completed …