Celltrion Announces the Acquisition of iQone Healthcare Switzerland, Further Building Its Expertise and Foothold in Europe

Celltrion (KRX:068270), a global biopharmaceutical leader, announced its acquisition of iQone Healthcare Switzerland, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on distribution, sales, and marketing in Switzerland.

The acquisition, expected to close by Q4, 2024, represents a significant milestone in Celltrion’s European expansion strategy. Upon completion, iQone Healthcare Switzerland will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Celltrion Healthcare Hungary Kft. The deal will also provide Celltrion access to in-licensing opportunities, further strengthening its pipeline of innovative therapies.

Taehun Ha, Head of Europe and Vice President of Celltrion, Inc., emphasized the acquisition’s importance, stating, “This move represents a strategic shift in our growth strategy. While we have successfully built direct sales networks, we are now leveraging acquisitions to accelerate our European expansion. With a distribution network spanning more than 20 regions, we are well-positioned to compete in the increasingly competitive biosimilar market.”

He added, “As a fully integrated company, Celltrion manages every stage of the value chain—from R&D and manufacturing to sales, marketing and distribution. This integration enables us to continue and expand our stable and growing supply of high-quality biosimilars, including in Switzerland, where we aim to further solidify our market presence and portfolio. It also underscores our commitment to leadership through local operational excellence and continuous innovation.”

Laurent Massuyeau, founder and Executive Chairman of iQone Healthcare Switzerland, expressed his optimism, stating, “Our successful decade-long partnership with Celltrion has laid very strong foundations for this integration. By combining Celltrion’s portfolio expertise with our established commercial operation, this acquisition will drive growth and enhance access to essential biosimilar and innovative medicines in Switzerland.

True to our values and with the support of the program “iQone for You”, an outstanding set of services directed to healthcare professionals and specially crafted for the Swiss market, we will continue to serve our customers with agility and efficiency and bring new therapeutic opportunities quickly to Switzerland."

About Celltrion

Celltrion is a leading biopharmaceutical company based in Incheon, South Korea that specialises in researching, developing, manufacturing, marketing and sales of innovative therapeutics that improve people's lives worldwide. The company’s solutions include world-class monoclonal antibody biosimilars such as Remsima^®, Truxima^® and Herzuma^®, providing broader patient access globally. Celltrion has also received U.S. FDA and EC approval for Vegzelma^® and Yuflyma^®, FDA approval for Zymfentra^®, and EC approval for Remsima^® SC, Omlyclo^®, SteQeyma^®. To learn more, please visit www.celltrion.com/en-us.

About iQone Healthcare Switzerland

iQone Healthcare, a Swiss-based specialty pharmaceutical company, is dedicated to the commercialization of biosimilars and innovative treatments for rare diseases. Its mission is to ensure that therapeutic advancements are accessible to Swiss patients in a timely manner, providing the care they need when they need it.

Through its long-standing collaborations with several global pharmaceutical developers and manufacturers, iQone Healthcare provides a continually expanding selection of leading biosimilars and innovative products to healthcare professionals and institutions in Switzerland.

iQone Healthcare has maintained a decade-long partnership with Celltrion as exclusive distribution partner for Switzerland, successfully marketing Celltrion product range, including Remsima®, Veblocema®, Truxima®, Herzuma®, Vegzelma®, and Yuflyma®.

For more information, visit www.iqone-healthcare.com

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