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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Ranbaxy and Daiichi Sankyo relationship

Ranbaxy and Daiichi Sankyo relationship is going to change the pharmaceutical landscape. Not only these are two different companies originating from two different (Japanese and Indian) cultures but also two different work methodologies with one common element i.e. to make money for the stakeholders.

Ranbaxy has had confrontational (challenged patents) and friendly relationships with challenged companies. This has worked for them but the question would be how the two cultures marry to make the relationship successful. Takashi Shoda, President & CEO of Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited has said “While both companies will closely cooperate to explore how to fully optimize our growth opportunities, we will respect Ranbaxy’s autonomy as a standalone company as well.”

My conjecture is that the two strong cultures would have differences and assimilation will take time and would be interesting for all of us to watch. Another question is “Is the Singh family bailing out”?

Would Ranbaxy Daiichi Sankyo marriage open door for other relationships? If they are to happen, they would be between Indian companies and non-American and non-EU companies. Time will tell us.