Katana Biopharma

Katana Biopharma in its acquisition by Theratechnologies

Client

Katana Biopharma Inc.

Value

$8.1 million

Service

Mergers and Acquisitions

Date Closed

February 2019

Industry

Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences

Lead Office

Montréal

On February 25, 2019, Theratechnologies acquired Katana Biopharma and its targeted oncology technology platform for $8.1 million. The acquisition is part of the companies’ long-term growth strategy to utilize Katana’s platform to continue development and execute their marketing strategies.

Katana Biopharma is a Montreal based biotech company that engages in the development of targeted oncology drugs.

Theratechnologies Inc., based out of Montreal, is a specialty pharmaceutical company, that addresses medical needs of HIV patients to promote healthy living and improve quality of life.

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP represented Katana Biopharma with a team led by Nathalie Beauregard (Corporate) that included Alain Fournier (Tax).