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embecta Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Owen Mumford Holdings Limited Acquisition will position embecta to participate in the rapidly expanding market for drug-delivery devices supporting generic

Key Takeaway: Embecta Corp. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Owen Mumford Holdings Limited for up to $150 million, aimed at enhancing its capabilities in the drug-delivery devices sector. The acquisition includes an upfront payment of $100 million and potential performance-based payments of up to $50 million. The deal is anticipated to close in the fiscal third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. This strategic move is set to bolster embecta's revenue growth and facilitate its transition into a broader medical supplies company, leveraging Owen Mumford's innovations and existing commercial infrastructure.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Acquisition positions embecta to expand in the drug-delivery device market.
  • Expected to accelerate embecta's transformation into a broad-based medical supplies company.
  • Strong partnership potential with Owen Mumford's innovative technology and product portfolio.
  • Transaction approved unanimously by embecta's Board of Directors, indicating strong internal support.

Full Press Release Details

embecta Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire
Owen Mumford Holdings Limited
will position embecta to participate in the rapidly expanding market for drug-delivery devices supporting generic and branded therapies
and accelerate transformation into a broad-based medical supplies company
N.J., Mar. 19, 2026 -- Embecta Corp. ("Embecta") (Nasdaq: EMBC), a global leader in diabetes care technology, today announced
that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Owen Mumford Holdings Limited ("Owen Mumford"), a privately held,
UK-based innovator and manufacturer of medical devices and drug-delivery technologies, in a transaction valued at up to 150 million.
Under the terms of the agreement, embecta will acquire Owen Mumford for an upfront cash payment of 100 million at closing (subject
to customary adjustments, including for closing net cash), and up to an additional 50 million in performance-based payments
based on net sales of the Aidaptus next generation auto-injector platform in the three-year period following the closing.
The transaction was unanimously approved by the embecta Board of Directors and is expected to close in embecta's fiscal third quarter
of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other closing conditions.
Owen Mumford is an innovator in drug delivery platforms
and medical device technologies, serving as a trusted partner to many of the world's largest pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare
organizations. The company's products include a rapidly growing pharmaceutical services portfolio built on historic autoinjector
success with established pharmaceutical companies and an outlook anchored by Aidaptus and other drug delivery devices.
Owen Mumford pioneered the first plastic autoinjector and has continued to innovate and expand their product portfolio, specializing in
the design and manufacture of drug delivery devices. Owen Mumford also has an established portfolio of medical devices across point-of-care
testing, self-injection and pelvic health devices, with commercial channels, call points, customer relationships and geographic footprint
that are highly complementary to embecta's existing global diabetes care franchise and commercial infrastructure.
are extremely pleased to announce this agreement to acquire Owen Mumford, a company that has earned a global reputation for innovation,
quality and patient-centered design," said Devdatt (Dev) Kurdikar, Chairman, President
and CEO of embecta. "This acquisition is expected to sustainably improve embecta's
revenue growth trajectory and will accelerate our strategic transformation into a broad-based medical supplies company which provides
drug delivery platforms to pharmaceutical companies and serves chronic care patients in the obesity, diabetes, autoimmune diseases and
anaphylaxis markets."
Mumford has a 70-year track-record of developing innovative solutions with long-term growth potential," said Gavin Jones, Managing
Director of Owen Mumford. "With our complementary portfolios and manufacturing expertise, and by leveraging embecta's commercial
scale, we will continue to drive innovation that improves the quality of life for people living with chronic conditions and other healthcare
needs while creating new opportunities for our valued customers and the Owen Mumford team."
AND EXPECTED FINANCIAL BENEFITS AND TRANSACTION DETAILS
Adds a differentiated drug-delivery platform
designed to support pharmaceutical partners across multiple therapeutic areas and a strong underlying intellectual property portfolio.
This includes Owen Mumford's next-generation Aidaptus auto-injector platform. Aidaptus combines
an innovative patient-centric design and novel technology delivering a device with clear features and benefits. With one form factor and
a single final assembly process, it streamlines large-scale manufacturing while reducing changeovers and supply chain complexity.
Expands product portfolio of chronic care
devices and creates an opportunity to capitalize on embecta's commercial presence in more than 100 countries. During fiscal
year 2025, Owen Mumford generated approximately 80% of its revenue in the UK and the U.S. This creates a meaningful opportunity to leverage
embecta's global commercial infrastructure, call points and robust distribution network to broaden geographic reach and further
scale these products worldwide.
Leverages core manufacturing strengths in high volume
medical products by combining Owen Mumford's device design, molding and assembly capabilities in drug-delivery systems with
embecta's large-scale manufacturing expertise, creating opportunities for operational efficiencies and expanded capacity to support
future product programs.
Transaction structure and financial rationale
The transaction is structured as a share acquisition
in which embecta will acquire 100% of the shares of Owen Mumford for an upfront cash payment of 100 million payable at closing,
subject to customary purchase price adjustments for closing net cash and working capital, and up to an additional 50 million in
performance-based payments based on net sales of Aidaptus in the three-year period following the closing.
Owen Mumford has a fiscal year end of September 30,
and during fiscal year 2025, generated net revenue of 69.4 million.
embecta expects the acquisition to contribute to revenue
growth in fiscal year 2027 and beyond; to be immaterial to embecta's fiscal year 2027 adjusted operating income and to be accretive
thereafter; to be dilutive to adjusted net income in fiscal year 2027, to be immaterial to embecta's fiscal year 2028 adjusted net
income and to be accretive thereafter; and to generate high-single-digit return on invested capital by year four, with increasing contribution
The Company intends to discuss this acquisition in
more detail on its upcoming fiscal second quarter 2026 earnings conference call, to be held on May 5, 2026.
embecta plans to finance the closing purchase price
with the proceeds of borrowings under its revolving credit facility. Over the long term, embecta remains committed to paying down debt
and creating financial flexibility.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is serving as financial
advisor and A&O Shearman LLP is serving as legal counsel to embecta.
Forvis Mazars LLP is serving as financial advisor and
Mills & Reeve LLP is serving as legal counsel to Owen Mumford.
global company that is advancing its 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to become a broad-based medical supplies company, helping to
improve lives through innovative solutions, partnerships, and the passion of approximately 2,000 employees around the globe. For more
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Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Oxfordshire, United
Kingdom, Owen Mumford is a family-owned medical technology company with more than 70 years of innovation in healthcare device development.
The company has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, developing drug delivery
technologies that support the administration of complex therapies, including its next-generation Aidaptus auto-injector
platform designed to enable future pharmaceutical partnerships. In addition to its drug delivery capabilities, Owen Mumford also offers
a portfolio of medical devices used in chronic care and point-of-care applications, including self-injection, diagnostics and other patient-focused
healthcare solutions distributed in markets around the world.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT REGARDING
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains
express or implied "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
and other securities laws. These forward-looking statements concern our current expectations regarding strategic direction and priorities
and expectations regarding our acquisition of Owen Mumford. These forward-looking statements are subject to various known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors, and you should not rely upon them except as statements of our present intentions and of our present
expectations, which may or may not occur. When we use words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates,"
"estimates," "intends," "plans," "pursue," "will," "goal" or similar
expressions, we are making forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our forward-looking statements are based on reasonable
assumptions, our expected results may not be achieved, and actual results may differ materially from our expectations.
In addition, important factors
that could cause actual results to differ from expectations include, among others, the risks described in our periodic reports filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the caption "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form
10-K, as further updated by our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q we have filed or will file hereafter. Except as required by law, we undertake
no obligation to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is embecta's recent acquisition?

Embecta has announced its acquisition of Owen Mumford Holdings Limited.

How much is the Owen Mumford acquisition valued at?

The acquisition is valued at up to $150 million.

What will embecta gain from this acquisition?

Embecta will enhance its drug-delivery device portfolio and market reach.

When is the acquisition expected to close?

The acquisition is expected to close in embecta's fiscal third quarter of 2026.

What product is highlighted in this deal?

The next-generation Aidaptus auto-injector platform is a key product.

Last updated: Mar 19, 2026