Sept 21(Reuters) - JCR Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd 4552.T
* Says it signed a business and capital alliance with
Medipal Holdings Corp 7459.T
* Says the two companies will set up a joint venture in U.S.
* Says Medipal Holdings will acquire 22 percent stake in the
company for 21.18 billion yen, and will increase stake in the
company to 22.5 percent from 0.5 percent, with acquisition date
in late October
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