Commenting on the closure of the deal, Ranbaxy CEO Malvinder Mohan Singh said, "The deal has been closed successfully. This puts us well on the path to creating a hybrid business model that will unlock the strengths of both companies to bring unprecedented value to all stakeholders." In June, Japanese firm Daiichi Sankyo had entered into an agreement to buy out the promoters' stake of 34.8 per cent and subsequently made open offer for a 20 per cent stake at Rs 737 per share.
The court also restrained RHC Holdings from operating its bank accounts except for payment of salaries and statutory dues till March 23, the next date of hearing.