Tag: pharmaceutical

The Middle Market Guide to Navigating Through the Wave of Healthcare M&A

The pharmaceutical and healthcare industry shows no sign of slowing down in terms of M&A and consolidation. There have already been $427 billion in transactions according to Dealogic data. Last week Pfizer and Allergan announced that they are currently in merger talks to form one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Certainly one …

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Endo Grows Generic Drug Business with Par Pharma Acquisition

On May 18, Endo announced it would acquire Par Pharmaceutical for $6.5 billion cash and $1.5 billion stock. The acquisition is the latest consolidation in a robust M&A market, especially in the healthcare sector. Endo has stated multiple reasons for the deal, including building its generic drug platform as well as significant operational and tax …

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Valeant Acquires Salix in the Latest Wave of Pharmaceutical M&A

Yesterday, Salix Pharmaecuticals accepted Valeant’s raised takeover offer of $10.96 billion in cash, ending the bidding war between Endo and Valeant for the gastrointestinal drug maker. Valeant’s new offer of $173 per share is about a 10% increase over its original offer of $158 per share. Valeant also paid $296 million for assets of bankrupt …

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Valeant Seeks More Acquisitions

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is determined to grow through acquisitions.  Already actively pursuing a deal with Allergan, the maker of Botox, Valeant is reportedly seeking another contact lens company. CEO Michael Pearson said the company “will not be content to remain the No. 4 global player in the contact lens industry.” Valeant has a history of …

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Pharmaceuticals Refocus and Consolidate

Pharmaceutical companies are using acquisition to become “pointy,” or more focused. Two recent examples are Bayer and Merck.  Bayer is focusing on over the counter medications by acquiring Merck’s consumer care business for $14.2 billion. On the other hand, Merck has become more streamlined through divestment. As I’ve mentioned before, although divestment means becoming smaller, …

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