Mumbai, Baar, December 12, 2025: Lupin Manufacturing Solutions (LMS), a subsidiary of global pharma major Lupin Limited (Lupin), today announced a long-term strategic alliance with PolyPeptide Group AG (PolyPeptide) (SIX: PPGN), a specialized, global CDMO for peptide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients. This collaboration aims to enhance supply chain resilience, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate readiness for the rapidly expanding global peptides market. It also advances next-generation peptide therapeutics, including those for metabolics, supporting the long-term strategic growth of both organizations.

As part of the alliance, both companies will work towards the following:

• Expanding sourcing options and fortifying peptide supply chains to meet rising global demand for peptide APIs, including for metabolic disease therapies.
• Integrating procurement and supply planning
• Ensuring unwavering quality and reliability and delivering superior service globally

This partnership strengthens LMS as a leading CDMO supplier of peptide materials for both innovator and generic markets, while enhancing PolyPeptide’s position as a trusted CDMO partner.

Dr. Abdelaziz Toumi, Chief Executive Officer, Lupin Manufacturing Solutions, said, “We are delighted to announce our strategic alliance with PolyPeptide. As peptide-based therapies continue to transform the treatment landscape for metabolic and other chronic conditions, LMS is committed to ensuring reliable access to specialised materials that support large-scale commercial production. This underscores our mission to establish secure, agile, and future-ready supply pathways for innovators worldwide.”

“Reliability is a competitive advantage in our industry. Working with Lupin Manufacturing Solutions gives us the flexibility and supply chain depth needed to support growing customer demand, including preparations for large-scale metabolics,” said Stéphane Varray, Chief Commercial Officer, PolyPeptide. “When you’re enabling life-changing therapies, your supply chain must operate as a true strategic capability.”

About Lupin Manufacturing Solutions Limited (LMS)

Lupin Manufacturing Solutions Limited, a 100% subsidiary of Lupin Limited, is a leading manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) offering standalone & integrated solutions across drug substances, complex chemistry, drug product, and advanced modalities, including ADCs and peptides. Leveraging Lupin’s legacy of scientific rigor and regulatory expertise, LMS supports biopharma innovators from early development to commercial scale. With state-of-the-art facilities, a client-first approach, and a team of 250+ scientists, LMS accelerates the path to market for transformative therapies.

For more details, visit https://www.lupin.com/LMS/  or write to us at lmsinfo@lupin.com

About PolyPeptide
PolyPeptide Group AG and its consolidated subsidiaries (“PolyPeptide”) is a specialized Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for peptide- and oligonucleotide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients. By supporting its customers mainly in pharma and biotech, it contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world. PolyPeptide serves a fast-growing market, offering products and services from pre-pre-clinical to commercial stages. Its broad portfolio reflects the opportunities in drug therapies across areas and with significant exposure to metabolic diseases, including GLP-1. Dating back to 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global network of six GMP-certified facilities in Europe, the U.S. and India. PolyPeptide’s shares (SIX: PPGN) are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange.
For more information, please visit polypeptide.com.

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For further information or queries please contact:

Rajalakshmi Azariah
Vice President & Global Head – Corporate Communications, Lupin
rajalakshmiazariah@lupin.com