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Santen and US ophthalmology company, Eyevance, enter into share purchase agreement

Wed 16 September 2020

Santen recently announced the acquisition of Eyevance, a US-based ophthalmology company, specialised in the development and commercialisation of topical ophthalmic products targeting the ocular surface and anterior segment. This partnership represents Santen’s first step in creating a strong footprint in the US as a global leader in ophthalmology.

Santen and Eyevance Pharmaceuticals logos

“The acquisition of Eyevance marks another major leap for Santen, which will enable us to contribute to the needs of people impacted by vision-related conditions in the US. This milestone plays an important role towards achieving Vision 2020, Santen’s current long-term strategy, which has guided our evolution from a Japanese-centric business to a specialised company with a global presence across Europe, Asia and now, the US.” – Luis Iglesias, Corporate Officer and Head of Santen EMEA 

To access the full press release, please visit the Santen US website.