Sanofi Adds Consumer Brands, Grows Footprint With Boehringer Ingelheim Deal
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet & The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
BI international brands including Mucoangin cough suppressant and Dulcolax constipation treatment and US heartburn remedy Zantac would join Sanofi's consumer portfolio including US brands Allegra Allergy antihistamines and Nasacort Allergy 24HR nasal decongestant in the firm's proposed asset swap.
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