Teva, Handok to Establish Business Venture in South Korean Pharmaceutical Market

Teva Pharmaceutical

and Handok Pharmaceuticals Co announced today their agreement to establish a business venture in South Korea, allowing Teva to gain entrance into the Korean pharmaceutical market, currently valued at approximately USD 14 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Teva will contribute its global resources, with responsibilities for manufacturing and supplying a wide range of affordable and innovative medicines. Handok's primary responsibility will be in sales and marketing, distribution, and regulatory affairs. Teva will have a controlling stake in the new business venture, with a profit split of 51%/49% to Teva and Handok, respectively. "This is another significant step in our strategy to expand