Hot Space: PE Advent Snaps Up Second API Manufacturer In India
More Buyers Than Sellers In Sector?
Executive Summary
Private equity investor Advent has acquired API maker ZCL Chemicals in India, its second transaction in a segment seeing rising interest as pharma de-risks sourcing for key ingredients post COVID-19-related turbulence.
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