AstraZeneca has broadened its impact through key acquisitions in oncology, rare diseases, and respiratory care, notably with Alexion Pharmaceuticals and MedImmune. These additions have strengthened its research and expanded its ability to address major health challenges with innovative treatments.
Notable Acquisitions of AstraZeneca
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals – December 12, 2020: Specializes in rare disease therapies and complement biology.
- MedImmune – April 14, 2007: Focused on biologics, vaccines, and immunotherapy.
- Cambridge Antibody Technology – May 18, 2006: Pioneered antibody discovery and development.
- Neogene Therapeutics – November 29, 2022: Develops T-cell receptor therapies for solid tumors.
- Gracell Biotechnologies – February 22, 2024: Innovates in CAR-T cell therapies for oncology and autoimmune conditions.
- Fusion Pharmaceuticals – March 19, 2024: Develops radioconjugates for targeted cancer treatments.
- CinCor Pharma – January 9, 2023: Focuses on cardiovascular treatments, especially for hypertension.
- Almirall – July 30, 2014: Offers expertise in respiratory and dermatological treatments.
- Pearl Therapeutics – June 10, 2013: Specializes in inhalation therapies for respiratory diseases.
- Ardea Biosciences – April 23, 2012: Known for treatments targeting gout and related diseases.
List of AstraZeneca Acquisitions
S. No. | Acquiree Name | Announced Date | Price |
1 | Fusion Pharmaceuticals | Mar 19, 2024 | $2.4B |
2 | Amolyt Pharma | Mar 14, 2024 | $1.1B |
3 | Gracell Biotechnologies | Feb 22, 2024 | — |
4 | Icosavax | Dec 12, 2023 | $1.1B |
5 | Cincor Pharma | Jan 09, 2023 | $1.8B |
6 | Neogene Therapeutics | Nov 29, 2022 | $320M |
7 | Teneotwo | Jul 05, 2022 | $100M |
8 | Caelum Biosciences | Sep 29, 2021 | $500M |
9 | Alexion Pharmaceuticals | Dec 12, 2020 | $39B |
10 | Takeda Respiratory Business | Apr 16, 2016 | $575M |
11 | Acertapharma | Dec 17, 2015 | $4B |
12 | Zs Pharma | Nov 06, 2015 | $2.7B |
13 | Almirall | Jul 30, 2014 | — |
14 | Pearl Therapeutics | Jun 10, 2013 | $1.2B |
15 | Omthera Pharmaceuticals | May 29, 2013 | $323M |
16 | Ardea Biosciences | Apr 23, 2012 | $781M |
17 | Guangdong Beikang Pharmaceutical Company Ltd | Dec 08, 2011 | — |
18 | Novexel | Dec 23, 2009 | — |
19 | Medimmune | Apr 14, 2007 | $15.6B |
20 | Arrow Therapeutics | Feb 01, 2007 | $150M |
21 | Cambridge Antibody Technology | May 18, 2006 | $567M |
22 | Kudos Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Dec 23, 2005 | $210M |
List of AstraZeneca Subsidiaries
AstraZeneca has more than 250+ subsidiaries. The table contains the 100 subsidiaries of AstraZeneca –
S. No. | Subsidiaries | Country |
1 | Ardea Biosciences Inc | United States |
2 | Amylin Ohio Llc | United States |
3 | Amylin Pharmaceuticals Llc | United States |
4 | Astrazeneca Collaboration Ventures Llc | United States |
5 | Astrazeneca Finance Llc | United States |
6 | Astrazeneca Finance And Holdings Inc | United States |
7 | Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | United States |
8 | Atkemix Nine Inc | United States |
9 | Atkemix Ten Inc | United States |
10 | Bms Holdco Inc | United States |
11 | Cincor Pharma Inc | United States |
12 | Corpus Christi Holdings Inc | United States |
13 | Isochrone Merger Sub Inc | United States |
14 | Neogene Therapeutics Inc | United States |
15 | Omthera Pharmaceuticals Inc | United States |
16 | Optein Inc | United States |
17 | Stauffer Management Company Llc | United States |
18 | Zeneca Holdings Inc | United States |
19 | Zeneca Inc | United States |
20 | Zeneca Wilmington Inc | United States |
21 | Zs Pharma Inc | United States |
22 | Alphacore Pharma Llc | United States |
23 | Az-Mont Insurance Company | United States |
24 | Medimmune Llc | United States |
25 | Medimmune Ventures Inc | United States |
26 | Pearl Therapeutics Inc | United States |
27 | Caelum Biosciences Inc | United States |
28 | Alexion Services Latin America Inc | United States |
29 | Portola Usa Inc | United States |
30 | Portola Pharmaceuticals Llc | United States |
31 | Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc | United States |
32 | Alexion Delaware Holding Llc | United States |
33 | Alexion Pharma Llc | United States |
34 | Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc | United States |
35 | Alexion Us1 Llc | United States |
36 | Alexion Us Holdings Llc | United States |
37 | Logicbio Therapeutics Inc | United States |
38 | Savoy Therapeutics Corp | United States |
39 | Syntimmune Inc | United States |
40 | Teneotwo Inc | United States |
41 | Acerta Pharma Llc7 | United States |
42 | Logicbio Securities Corporation | United States |
43 | Alexion Holding Llc | United States |
44 | Astrazeneca Pharmaceutical Co Limited | China |
45 | Astrazeneca (Wuxi) Trading Co Ltd | China |
46 | Astrazeneca Investment (China) Co Ltd | China |
47 | Astrazeneca Pharmaceutical (China) Co Ltd | China |
48 | Astrazeneca Pharmaceutical (Beijing) Co Ltd | China |
49 | Astrazeneca (Guangzhou) Pharmaceutical Co Ltd | China |
50 | Astrazeneca Investment Consulting (Wuxi) Co Ltd | China |
51 | Astrazeneca Pharmaceutical (Hangzhou) Co Ltd | China |
52 | Astrazeneca Global R&D (China) Co Ltd | China |
53 | Astrazeneca Pharmaceutical (Chengdu) Co Ltd | China |
54 | Astrazeneca Pharmaceutical (Shanghai) Co Ltd | China |
55 | Alexion Pharmaceuticals (Shanghai) Company Limited | China |
56 | Astrazeneca Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Qingdao) Co Ltd | China |
57 | Astrazeneca Pharmaceutical (Qingdao) Co Ltd | China |
58 | Ardea Biosciences Limited | United Kingdom |
59 | Arrow Therapeutics Limited | United Kingdom |
60 | Astra Pharmaceuticals Limited | United Kingdom |
61 | Astrapharm | United Kingdom |
62 | Astrazeneca China Uk Limited | United Kingdom |
63 | Astrazeneca Death In Service Trustee Limited | United Kingdom |
64 | Astrazeneca Employee Share Trust Limited | United Kingdom |
65 | Astrazeneca Finance Limited | United Kingdom |
66 | Astrazeneca Intermediate Holdings Limited | United Kingdom |
67 | Astrazeneca Investments Limited | United Kingdom |
68 | Astrazeneca Japan Limited | United Kingdom |
69 | Astrazeneca Nominees Limited | United Kingdom |
70 | Astrazeneca Quest Limited | United Kingdom |
71 | Astrazeneca Share Trust Limited | United Kingdom |
72 | Astrazeneca Sweden Investments Limited | United Kingdom |
73 | Astrazeneca Treasury Limited | United Kingdom |
74 | Astrazeneca Uk Limited | United Kingdom |
75 | Astrazeneca Us Investments Limited | United Kingdom |
76 | Azenco2 Limited | United Kingdom |
77 | Azenco4 Limited | United Kingdom |
78 | Cambridge Antibody Technology Group Limited | United Kingdom |
79 | Kudos Horsham Limited | United Kingdom |
80 | Kudos Pharmaceuticals Limited | United Kingdom |
81 | Zenco (No 8) Limited | United Kingdom |
82 | Zeneca Finance (Netherlands) Company | United Kingdom |
83 | Medimmune Limited | United Kingdom |
84 | Medimmune Uk Limited | United Kingdom |
85 | Syntimmune Limited | United Kingdom |
86 | Alexion Pharma Uk Limited | United Kingdom |
87 | Portola Pharma Uk Limited (In Liquidation) | United Kingdom |
88 | Astrazeneca Holdings Pty Limited | Australia |
89 | Astrazeneca Pty Limited | Australia |
90 | Alexion Pharmaceuticals Australasia Pty Ltd | Australia |
91 | Logicbio Australia Pty Limited | Australia |
92 | Aapm Sarl | Algeria |
93 | Astrazeneca Sa | Argentina |
94 | Alexion Pharma Argentina Srl | Argentina |
95 | Astrazeneca Österreich Gmbh | Austria |
96 | Alexion Pharma Austria Gmbh | Austria |
97 | Portola Österreich Gmbh | Austria |
98 | Astrazeneca Sa / Nv | Belgium |
99 | Alexion Pharma Belgium Sprl | Belgium |
100 | Alexion Services Europe Sprl | Belgium |