Capsugel Now a Standalone Business

August 01, 2011

Pfizer Inc. announced today that it has completed the sale of its Capsugel business to an affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, “KKR”), following the receipt of required regulatory clearances, including in the U.S. and the European Union.  Under the terms of the previously announced agreement, KKR acquired the Capsugel business for $2.375 billion in cash.