TEANECK, N.J., Jan. 22, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phibro Animal Health Corporation ("Phibro") (Nasdaq:PAHC) today announced it has acquired exclusive North American distribution rights for vaccines using MJ Biologicals, Inc.'s ("MJB") vaccine technologies focused on the swine industry and additional vaccines that Phibro and MJB intend to develop, pursuant to a collaboration and distribution agreement. In addition, Phibro has acquired exclusive development and distribution rights outside North America for vaccine products using MJB technologies, pursuant to a technology license agreement.
Phibro will also acquire certain intellectual property and related assets associated with MJB's vaccine technologies pursuant to an intellectual property acquisition agreement with an expected closing date in January 2021. Closing of the acquisition transaction is subject to certain customary conditions. The collaboration and license agreements will remain in place until the closing of the acquisition. Phibro is making an initial partial payment of the purchase price to MJB. The remainder of the purchase price will be calculated and paid at the closing of the acquisition based in part upon the sales of certain products sold in the year prior to the closing.
"We are very excited about combining MJB's proprietary technology and experience with our technical and sales teams and our global expertise in developing innovative vaccines. The MJB business broadens Phibro's U.S. swine product offering to include specialized vaccines. Our two companies share similar values and a common vision of the opportunity to develop custom products and programs which fit the unique needs of our customers. We believe this partnership is an ideal fit for Phibro," said Larry Miller, Phibro's President, Animal Health.
About Phibro Animal Health Corporation
Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a diversified global developer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of animal health and mineral nutrition products for use in the production of poultry, swine, cattle, dairy and aquaculture, with annual sales in excess of $700 million. For further information, please visit www.pahc.com.
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