Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC is a multinational pharmaceutical company offering a range of branded, generic and injectable products across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Founded in Amman, Jordan in 1978 by Samih Darwazah, Hikma has grown from a single manufacturing plant into a diversified healthcare group. Today, the company is incorporated in the United Kingdom and trades in the U.S. over-the-counter market under the symbol HKMPY.
The company’s operations are organized into three main business segments. Its Branded division develops and markets proprietary prescription medicines in key markets across the Middle East and North Africa, focusing on cardiovascular, central nervous system and anti-infective therapies. The Generics arm supplies a broad portfolio of off-patent oral solids to hospitals, wholesalers and pharmacies, while its Injectables division produces sterile injectable medicines, including critical hospital-use products such as anaesthetics, anti-infectives and oncology treatments.
Hikma maintains a global network of manufacturing facilities in countries including Jordan, Portugal, Italy and the United States, where it operates Bedford Laboratories and West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp. These sites are supported by development and quality-control centers that ensure compliance with international regulatory standards. The company’s geographic footprint extends to more than 50 countries, with a strong presence in emerging markets alongside established operations in North America and Europe.
Headquartered in London, Hikma Pharmaceuticals is led by Group Chief Executive Sigurdur “Siggi” Olafsson, who oversees strategy and operations across all business lines. The company’s board benefits from the experience of industry veterans and regional experts, enabling continued investment in research and manufacturing capabilities. Through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, Hikma aims to expand its therapeutic offerings and strengthen its position as a reliable supplier of high-quality pharmaceutical products worldwide.
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