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BioPharma

Baxter BioPharma Solutions to rename to "Simtra", new developments underway

Sara Molina

Baxter International Inc. BioPharma Solutions was sold to Advent International and Warbug Pincus in May. As part of the $4.25 billion deal, Baxter’s BioPharma Solutions will be renamed Simtra BioPharma Solutions.
Baxter selling off BioPharma wing to equity investment firms

Patrick Beane

The transaction covers manufacturing facilities and approximately 1,700 employees in Bloomington and in Halle, Germany.