Strides Pharma Asia has agreed to purchase a 55% stake in South African pharmaceutical company Trinity Pharma for R55m ($4.31m).

Following the acquisition, Trinity Pharma’s management will continue as minority partner, running the business under the supervision of Strides Pharma Asia.

“GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has purchased an additional 26% stake in Glaxo Saudi Arabia.”

Strides Pharma Asia is a Singaporean pharmaceutical company and a subsidiary of Strides Shasun. The acquisition will enable the company to establish its presence in South Africa.

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has purchased an additional 26% stake in Glaxo Saudi Arabia (GSAL) increasing its total stake to 75%.

The acquisition will enable the UK-based pharmaceutical company to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia.