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Business & Finance

Pharma company Sanofi-Aventis Pakistan changes name to Hoechst Pakistan Limited

  • Change is subject to applicable corporate and regulatory approvals and completion of necessary legal formalities under applicable laws
Published August 9, 2023

Sanofi-Aventis Pakistan, a pharmaceutical company, has decided to change its name to Hoechst Pakistan Limited.

It shared the development in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday.

“We would like to inform you that the Board of Directors of the company, in its meeting held on August 08, 2023, has considered, and approved to change the name of the company from ‘Sanofi — Aventis Pakistan Limited’ to ‘Hoechst Pakistan Limited’,” read a notice.

The change is subject to applicable corporate and regulatory approvals and completion of necessary legal formalities under applicable laws.

“This proposed change of name will not have any impact on the principal line of business of the company and is being carried out in accordance with the terms of Share Purchase Agreement executed between Sanofi Foreign Participations B.V (Sanofi) and an Investor Consortium comprising of Packages Limited, IGI Investments (Private) Limited and affiliates of Arshad Ali Gohar Group,” read the notice.

Back in April, an investor consortium led by Packages Limited acquired the entire 52.87% shareholding held by Sanofi Foreign Participants B. V. in Sanofi-Aventis Pakistan Limited from Sanofi Foreign Participants B.V.

Incorporated in 1967, Sanofi-Aventis Pakistan started manufacturing pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals in 1972 and went public in 1977.

The company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing site was established in Karachi in 1972. It manufactures diversified products ranging from oral solids and liquid dosage to highly sophisticated sterile products.

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Muhammad Yasin Kapadia Aug 09, 2023 02:44pm
Back to it's original name Hoechst Pakistan Limited. I joined Hoechst Pakistan Ltd. in January 1980 and retired on Jan 2017 as sanofi Pakistan. Good news new owners gave old name Hoechst
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abdulrasheed Danwar Aug 09, 2023 08:18pm
From, 1972 to 1983, I served as a senior maintenance officer in Hoechst Pakistan ltd. Till that I never heard this Sanofi Aventis. Sanofi took over Hoechst after many years. Any how I am very glad to know this news.
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Zeeshan Aug 09, 2023 09:50pm
Its really interesting to know that sanofi is going back to its roots and learning from history when it used to really impact healthcare and produce quality medications. Too bad its all about profit now yet that also pays the bills.
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Zeeshan Zaidi Aug 09, 2023 10:22pm
I had a wonderful tenure of 8 year in Sanofi Aventis, no dought a very exciting place to work I always miss the people, work environment, competition and encouragement. So now they have decided to revert the old name I pray for their success. I also wish to be a part of this organization once again,where I learned any grew.
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Zeeshan Zaidi Aug 09, 2023 10:34pm
I had been part of Sanofi Aventis for 8 years ,no dought a very exciting place to work a place where I learned any grew up well .so far it has been unforgettable experience for me to work there. I wish to be a part of this organization once again,I love the environment over there, people,nice and healthy compititive environmental,equal chance for making headline as a talent and a beneficial working environment. I wish them best of luck for reverting back their old identity.
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Adnan Ahmed Aug 09, 2023 11:48pm
But now Sanofi-Aventis doesn't exist. It is now Snofi only.
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Azam Mohammad Khan Aug 10, 2023 08:34pm
I have so many pleasant memories with Hoechst as it was my first company where to start my career in pharmaceutical marketing back in July 1968 till 1973. It was an honour to represent a company like Hoechst as doctors have all the respect and regard for the company being a leader in quality and research products. In fact I learned marketing skills in this company. These skills were handy in my future career till I reached the coveted position of General Manager Marketing in 1991with a renowned local pharmaceutical company having a very professional setup. I cherish the pleasant memories of 5 years I spent with Hoechst. I am happy that it has regained it's original name, which guarantees state of the art quality production facilities and products. I still remember Dr. Schaden, Dr. Noor Bhoy, whome I am indebted for shaping my future career.
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Ahmed Sep 14, 2023 03:03am
Every Company goes into the future, Sanofi going into the past as Hoechst existing in early 1980s.
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najeeb Khan Nov 24, 2023 03:52pm
Really heartening to learn about this change in name. Hoechst Pakistan Limited brings back fond memories of the year 1982 , my first job as management trainee here under the leadership of Dr. Alfred Schaden. I hope my legacy, having installed the pilot drip irrigation project at the Korangi Factory continues to flourish. Great one year as a trainee where I picked some sound management principles in pharmaceutical, industrial and agri divisions and had the opportunity of working with some excellent people like: Kazi Wazir Ahmed, K M Amin Ullah and Mr. Gohar. and the likes.
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