(TheNewswire)
Thetford Mines, Quebec / TheNewswire / February
1st, 2019 – KDA Group Inc. (TSXV: KDA)
(“KDA” or the “Corporation”)
is proud to announce, as previously disclosed in its press release dated December 4, 2018, that it has entered
into a share purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with Strides
Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. ("Strides") under which Strides agreed to acquire 80%
of the issued and outstanding shares of Pharmapar Inc. ("Pharmapar"), a subsidiary
of KDA specializing in the distribution of generic drugs, for four million Canadian dollars (CAN$4,000,000) (the
"Sale Price"). KDA and Strides are arms’ length parties and no finder’s fee is
payable in connection with the transaction.
Founded in 1998, Pharmapar specializes in generic medication to privately insured individuals in
Canada. Pharmapar is a leading pharmaceutical partner to Quebec pharmacies while ensuring adherence to best business practices and
stringent compliance. Pharmapar covers more than 1,000 pharmacies with access to 12 banners and more than 100 products.
Strategic justification
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- This foray into Canada represents a new market for Strides and one of top 10 global
pharmaceutical markets in the world. As per IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYSE: IQV), the market is estimated at US$ 21 billion with a
significant share of generics through retail pharmacies.
- Head start in the Quebec private market with an established front end distribution
network.
- Quebec accounts for 25% of the Canadian generics market and is largely private.
- Fast track growth in the province through rapid portfolio expansion driven by its fungible
portfolio built in the markets of United States of America, Europe and Australia.
Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the amount payable by Strides to KDA at the closing of the
transaction is two million nine hundred fifty-three thousand one hundred and ninety-five Canadian dollars (CAN$2,953,195) (the
"Payment") representing the Sale Price minus an advance of one million Canadian
dollars (CAN$1,000,000) previously paid on December 5, 2018 by Strides to KDA and the estimated amount of taxes payable by
Pharmapar at closing of forty-six thousand eight hundred and five Canadian dollars (CAN$46,805). The amount of such Payment will be
adjusted within 60 days of the closing of the transaction upon confirmation of the actual amount of tax payable by Pharmapar on the
closing date if such amount is greater than the estimated amount and payment to the purchaser of an amount equal to the difference
between the estimated working capital at closing and the actual working capital if the latter is less than the estimated amount,
all in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement.
In addition, an amount may be payable to the purchaser by KDA if Pharmapar's earnings before
interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") as at December 31, 2019
are less than the expected amount of EBITDA at that date, all in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Purchase
Agreement.
The closing of the proposed transaction is scheduled for February 4, 2019. KDA will retain twenty
percent (20%) of the issued and outstanding shares of Pharmapar and as part of the closing, the parties will sign a shareholders'
agreement which will provide for other restrictions on the transfer of Pharmapar shares and non-compete clauses.
The agreements and documents are subject to all required approvals including the final approval of
the TSX Venture Exchange.
About KDA
KDA is a leading generic drug distributor and specialized solution provider in the pharmaceutical
market. Today it is a respected name for quality and expertise among the different stakeholders in the pharmaceutical sector. Its
management team is guided by a vision of continuing to lead the way in Quebec while extending operations across Canada and
internationally. Additional information on the Corporation is available at www.groupekda.ca and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
About STRIDES
Strides is a subsidiary of Strides Pharma Global Pte Ltd listed on the BSE Limited (532531) and
National Stock Exchange of India Limited (STAR) and a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Bangalore. The company has two
business verticals, viz., Regulated Markets and Emerging Markets. The company has a global manufacturing footprint with seven
manufacturing facilities spread across three continents including five facilities for Regulated Markets and two facilities for the
Emerging Markets. The company has strong R&D infrastructure in India with global filing capabilities and a strong commercial
footprint across more than 100 countries. Additional information is available at the company’s website at www.strides.com.
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INFORMATION
Marc Lemieux
Chief Executive Officer
514 622-7370
info@groupekda.ca
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