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Kilitch Drugs India Ltd plans to divest its entire stake in Ethiopian subsidiary Kilitch Estro Biotech PLC to HarmeeCare Pharmaceuticals for $14 million. The move aims to optimize business portfolio, strengthen financial flexibility, and accelerate investments in domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
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Kilitch Drugs (India) Ltd.
23" October, 2026
To, To,
The Manager - Corporate Relationship The Manager - Corporate Compliance
Dept. National Stock Exchange of India Ltd
BSE Limited Exchange Plaza, Plot No.C-1,
P. J. Towers, Dalal Street G Block, BKC, Bandra (E),
Fort, Mumbai - 400 001 Mumbai 400 051
Scrip Code: BSE - 524500 Scrip Code: NSE - KILITCH
Sub: Press Release
Dear Sir,
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, we are enclosing herewith a Press Release relating to the proposed divestment of entire stake in
the overseas subsidiary which we shall be releasing immediately after intimation to the exchanges.
Request you to take note of the same and acknowledge the receipt.
Thanking you,
Yours’ Faithfully,
For Kilitch Drugs (India) Limited
Mukund Mehta
Managing Director
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43485-2003 WHO CERTIFIED
Corporate office : 37/39, Ujagar Industrial Estate, W. T. Patil Marg, Deonar, Mumbai - 400 088. « Tel.: +91-22-6121 4100 « Fax : +91-22-6703 1658
Registered Office & Manufacturing unit : C-301/2, M.1.D.C., T.T.C. Industrial Area, Pawane Village, Navi Mumbai - 400 705. Maharashtra.
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KILITCH DRUGS (INDIA) LTD.
Kilitch Drugs to Divest Entire Stake in Ethiopian Subsidiary in
USS14 Million Transaction
e Proposed divestment to enable capital reallocation towards higher-growth
opportunities in India, debt repayment and expansion of core pharmaceutical
business
e Company to maintain commercial presence in Ethiopia through a proposed long-term
supply and technical services agreement
Mumbai, October 23, 2026: Kilitch Drugs (India) Limited (BSE: KILITCH | 524500 |
INE729D01010), a pharmaceutical company specialising in the manufacturing and distribution
of high-quality parenteral formulations, oral solid dosage forms and effervescent products,
today announced it’s a strategic divestment of its entire shareholding in its Ethiopian
subsidiary, Kilitch Estro Biotech PLC (KEB), to HarmeeCare Pharmaceuticals, an Ethiopian
state-owned enterprise, in a transaction valued at USS14 million.
The proposed transaction, approved by the company’s Board of Directors forms part of Kilitch
Drugs’ broader strategy to optimise its business portfolio, strengthen financial flexibility and
accelerate investments in its pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in India. The
divestment will enable capital reallocation towards higher-growth opportunities in India, debt
repayment and expansion of core pharmaceutical business
The company intends to utilise the net proceeds towards reducing existing borrowings,
lowering finance costs and supporting the phased expansion of its new manufacturing facility
at Pen, Maharashtra.
The Pen facility represents a significant step in the company’s next phase of growth. Building
on its established expertise in aseptic manufacturing, Kilitch Drugs plans to manufacture
liquid injectable vials, lyophilised (freeze-dried) injectable vials and ophthalmic eye drops at
the facility, and to develop and manufacture GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) therapies,
positioning it to participate in the fast-growing GLP-1 segment as patents on key molecules
expire across various international markets. It also intends to pursue EU GMP (European
Union Good Manufacturing Practice) and PIC/S (Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation
Scheme) accreditations as part of its strategy to expand its presence in regulated export
markets. All of these plans are subject to applicable regulatory approvals.
Commenting on the proposed transaction, Bhavin Mehta, Whole-Time Director, Kilitch Drugs
(India) Limited, said: “Our focus is on building the next phase of Kilitch Drugs’ growth by
strengthening our manufacturing capabilities and expanding our presence in high-potential
pharmaceutical segments. The strategic divestment of our Ethiopian subsidiary will enable us
to unlock capital, strengthen our balance sheet and accelerate our expansion plans in India.
With our new Pen facility coming on stream in phases, we see significant opportunities to
leverage our manufacturing experience, participate in emerging therapy segments such as
KILITCH DRUGS (INDIA) LTD.
GLP-1 and deepen our presence in international regulated markets. We believe these
initiatives will position Kilitch Drugs for sustainable, long-term growth.”
Meanwhile, to maintain its commercial presence in Ethiopia, Kilitch Drugs proposes to enter
into a long-term supply and technical services agreement with HarmeeCare Pharmaceuticals.
The arrangement is expected to support the continued operations of the Ethiopian
manufacturing facility while providing opportunities for an ongoing commercial relationship
in the region.
The divestment is expected to be completed by January 31, 2027, subject to shareholder
approval, applicable regulatory requirements and completion of the necessary transaction
documentation.
With a sharpened focus on domestic manufacturing, expanding international opportunities
and greater financial flexibility, Kilitch Drugs aims to strengthen its position in the
pharmaceutical sector and create long-term value for its stakeholders.
About Kilitch Drugs (India) Limited
Kilitch Drugs (India) Limited is a Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company with over three
decades of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including aseptic formulations. The
company manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for domestic and international
markets. With expanding manufacturing capabilities in Maharashtra, Kilitch Drugs is focused
on enhancing its product portfolio, exploring emerging therapeutic opportunities and
strengthening its presence in regulated international markets.