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Aurobindo Pharma Limited · AUROPHARMA
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Aurobindo Pharma Limited has entered into a non-exclusive voluntary license agreement with MSD (Merck & Co., Inc.) to supply generic alimatravir to 129 Low- & Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) for HIV prevention, subject to regulatory approvals.
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July 24, 2026
To To
Listing Department, The Corporate Relations Department
NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA LIMITED BSE LIMITED
Exchange Plaza, Bandra Kurla Complex,Bandra (E), Phiroz Jeejeebhoy Towers, 25th floor, Dalal Street,
MUMBAI -400 051 MUMBAI -400 001
Company Code No. AUROPHARMA Company Code No. 524804
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Sub: Press Release - Aurobindo Pharma signs non-exclusive voluntary license agreement with MSD
We enclose a copy of the Press Release that is being issued by the Company in connection with signing non-
exclusive voluntary license agreement with MSD (trade name of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:
MRK).
Please take the information on record.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
For AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED
B. Adi Reddy
Company Secretary
Encl: as above
Corp. Off.: Galaxy, Floors: 22-24, Plot No.1, Survey No.83/1, Hyderabad Knowledge City, Raidurg Panmaktha, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad – 500 032, Telangana, India.
Tel : +91 40 6672 5000 / 6672 1200 Fax: +91 40 6707 4044.
Regd. off.: Plot No. 2, Maithrivihar, Ameerpet, Hyderabad - 500 038, Telangana., India. Tel: +91 40 2373 6370/ 2374 7340 Fax: +91 40 2374 1080 / 2374 6833
Email: info@aurobindo.com Website: www.aurobindo.com
Press Release
July 24, 2026
Aurobindo Pharma signs non-exclusive voluntary license agreement with MSD
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Aurobindo Pharma Limited is pleased to announce that it has entered into a non-exclusive
voluntary licensing agreement with MSD (trade name of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE: MRK).
Aurobindo Pharma is among a select group of global generic manufacturers to have signed this agreement. The
royalty-free agreement will enable supply of generic alimatravir to cover 129 Low- & Middle-Income Countries
(LMICs) which account for the majority of new HIV diagnoses globally, subject to applicable regulatory approvals and
requirements.
Executing these agreements before Phase 3 trial enrollment is completed is a first in HIV prevention and is intended
to enable the right scale-up where Aurobindo Pharma is licensed to manufacture and supply generic alimatravir,
which will meet internationally recognized standards following regulatory approvals.
“At Aurobindo Pharma, expanding access to high-quality, affordable medicines remains central to our purpose. Our
collaboration with MSD reflects our continued commitment to partnering with innovators to accelerate equitable
access to potential new therapies. Through this voluntary licensing agreement, we look forward to making
alimatravir available across eligible low- and middle-income countries, subject to successful development and
regulatory approvals, helping strengthen global efforts towards HIV prevention.” said Umesh K, Associate President
& Head – Global Access & Licensing.
“We are pleased to be working with Aurobindo and the other manufacturers involved in these voluntary licensing
agreements to manufacture generic alimatravir in 129 LMICs, if approved,” said Gregg Szabo, senior vice president,
Global HIV Marketing, MSD. “We hope this early action will help stakeholders across the HIV response begin planning
for the scale-up needed to reach people who could benefit from HIV prevention, following the necessary regulatory
approvals.”
About Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Aurobindo Pharma Limited (www.aurobindo.com), (NSE: AUROPHARMA, BSE: 524804, Reuters: ARBN.NS,
Bloomberg: ARBP IN) is an integrated global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Hyderabad, India. The
Company develops, manufactures, and commercializes a wide range of generic pharmaceuticals, branded
specialty pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients globally in over 150 countries. The company
has 31 manufacturing and packaging facilities that are approved by leading regulatory agencies including USFDA,
UK MHRA, EDQM, Japan PMDA, WHO, Health Canada, South Africa MCC, Brazil ANVISA. The Company’s robust
product portfolio is spread over seven major therapeutic/product areas encompassing CNS, Anti-Retroviral, CVS,
Antibiotics, Gastroenterological, Anti-Diabetics and Anti-Allergic, supported by a strong R&D set-up. To know
more, please log on to www.aurobindo.com
Corp. Off.: Galaxy, Floors: 22-24, Plot No.1, Survey No.83/1, Hyderabad Knowledge City, Raidurg Panmaktha, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad – 500 032, Telangana, India.
Tel : +91 40 6672 5000 / 6672 1200 Fax: +91 40 6707 4044.
Regd. off.: Plot No. 2, Maithrivihar, Ameerpet, Hyderabad - 500 038, Telangana., India. Tel: +91 40 2373 6370/ 2374 7340 Fax: +91 40 2374 1080 / 2374 6833
Email: info@aurobindo.com Website: www.aurobindo.com
For further information or queries, please contact:
Investor Relations | Corporate Communications
Phone: +91 40 66721211
Email: ir@aurobindo.com
Disclaimer:
This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward looking statements” including and without
limitation, statements relating to product characteristics and uses, sales potential and target dates for product
launch, implementation of strategic initiatives, and other statements relating to our future business
developments and economic performance. While these forward-looking statements represent our judgment and
future expectations concerning the development of our business, a number of risks, uncertainties and other
factors could cause actual developments and results to differ materially from our expectations. The company
undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or
circumstances and will not be held liable for any use of this information.
Corp. Off.: Galaxy, Floors: 22-24, Plot No.1, Survey No.83/1, Hyderabad Knowledge City, Raidurg Panmaktha, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad – 500 032, Telangana, India.
Tel : +91 40 6672 5000 / 6672 1200 Fax: +91 40 6707 4044.
Regd. off.: Plot No. 2, Maithrivihar, Ameerpet, Hyderabad - 500 038, Telangana., India. Tel: +91 40 2373 6370/ 2374 7340 Fax: +91 40 2374 1080 / 2374 6833
Email: info@aurobindo.com Website: www.aurobindo.com