Ajinomoto has completed the acquisition of Althea Technologies, a provider of biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing services.
All the capital stock of Althea is purchased by Ajinomoto at closing for approximately $175m.
Althea will turn out to be a fully consolidated subsidiary of Ajinomoto, doing business as Ajinomoto Althea.
Ajinomoto manufactures pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, seasonings, processed foods, beverages and amino acids.
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http://specialitychemicals.pharmaceutical-business-review.com/news/ajinomoto-completes-acquisition-of-althea-technologies-050413