Actavis to Acquire Warner Chilcott to Create Premier $11 Billion Revenue Global Specialty Pharmaceutical Company

Actavis to Acquire Warner Chilcott to Create Premier $11 Billion Revenue Global Specialty Pharmaceutical Company


- Top 3 U.S. ~$3.0 Billion Revenue Specialty Brand Business -
- Expands Portfolio and Pipeline in Core Areas of Women's Health and Urology -
- Adds Gastroenterology and Dermatology Franchises and Infrastructure -
- Stronger Commercial Presence to Support Expanded Brand Pipeline -
- Immediately Accretive With Opportunities for Substantial Operational Synergies and Tax Savings -
- Combination Expected to Generate Strong EBITDA and Cash from Operations -
- All Stock Transaction Further Enables Rapid Deleveraging -
- Anticipate Closing by Year End 2013, Pending Approvals -
 
PARSIPPANY, N.J. and DUBLIN, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Actavis, Inc. (NYSE: ACT) and Warner Chilcott plc (NASDAQ: WCRX) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Actavis will acquire Warner Chilcott plc in a stock-for-stock transaction valued at approximately $8.5 billion.  If successfully completed, the transaction will create a leading global specialty pharmaceutical company with approximately $11 billion in combined annual revenue, and the third-largest U.S. specialty pharmaceutical company with approximately $3 billion in annual revenues focused on core therapeutic categories of Women's Health, Gastroenterology, Urology and Dermatology.  The proposed transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of Actavis, Inc. and Warner Chilcott plc, and is supported by the management teams of both companies.
 
"We have set as our strategic corporate objective to build a leading global specialty pharmaceutical company," said Paul Bisaro, President and CEO of Actavis.  "The combination of Actavis and Warner Chilcott creates a strong specialty brand portfolio focused in therapeutic categories with strong growth potential, and is supported by a deep pipeline of development programs. The combination is commercially and financially compelling, and reshapes the specialty pharmaceutical universe by creating a powerful global competitor.  It creates a company with an exceptionally strong balance sheet, coupled with a favorable tax structure to support future growth.
 
"Commercially, this transaction is unique in the combination of the complementary strengths of our two companies," Bisaro added.  "The combination will enhance the value of each company's portfolio and provides a substantial foundation to support the successful launch of new products over the next several years, particularly in Women's Health, including Minastrin 24 Fe, Esmya, metronidazole vaginal gel 1.5%, the progestin-only contraceptive patch and other women's health products in development from the recent acquisition of Uteron Pharma SA. It also provides an expanded portfolio of specialty products that have the potential to be commercialized in key markets outside of North America."
 
"The Warner Chilcott team has built a powerful specialty brands business with a strong pipeline, and this compelling transaction brings together two complementary organizations with the potential to create even more value for shareholders," said Roger Boissonneault, President and CEO of Warner Chilcott. "Paul Bisaro and his team have been executing on their vision to build a global and diverse company at the forefront of the specialty pharmaceutical industry, and the addition of Warner Chilcott should enhance the ability of the combined company to successfully execute that vision, and accelerate Actavis' evolution."
 
At the close of the transaction (the "Effective Date"), which is expected by year-end 2013, Actavis and Warner Chilcott will be combined under a new company incorporated in Ireland, where Warner Chilcott is currently incorporated.  The newly created company, which is expected to be called Actavis plc, or a variant thereof ("New Actavis"), will be led by the current Actavis leadership team. 
 
Under the terms of the Transaction Agreement, at closing Warner Chilcott shareholders will receive 0.160 shares of New Actavis for each Warner Chilcott share they own, which equates to a value of $20.08 per Warner Chilcott share based on Actavis' closing share price of $125.50 on May 17, 2013. This represents a 43 percent premium compared to Warner Chilcott's volume-weighted average trading price of $14.00 for the 30 day trading period ending on May 9, 2013 (the day before Warner Chilcott disclosed it was engaged in preliminary discussions with Actavis) and a 34 per cent premium to the Warner Chilcott closing share price on May 9, 2013 of $15.01. Based on the closing prices of Actavis shares and Warner Chilcott shares on May 9, 2013 of $106.81 and $15.01 each respectively, the value of the consideration payable per Warner Chilcott share would be $17.09 which would represent a premium of 14 per cent over the Warner Chilcott closing share price on such date.
 
The transaction is expected to be tax-free, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, to Warner Chilcott shareholders.  Actavis shareholders will receive one share of New Actavis for each Actavis share they own upon closing. The transaction will be taxable, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, to Actavis shareholders.
 
Immediately after the close of the transaction, Warner Chilcott shareholders are expected to own approximately 23 percent of New Actavis.  Shares of New Actavis are expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ACT.
 
Expanded Specialty Portfolio in Four Therapeutic Categories
 
The combined company will have a stronger foundation to market a complementary product portfolio in key specialty areas:
In Women's Health, with eight products including contraceptives, infertility treatments and hormone therapy products; 
In Urology, with six marketed products for the treatment of overactive bladder, testosterone replacement, prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH);
In Gastroenterology, with two marketed products for the treatment of ulcerative colitis;
In Dermatology, with one marketed product and the expected commercial launch of a newly approved product in July 2013; and,
A R&D portfolio of more than 25 products in various stages of development, including 15 candidates in Women's Health.
The combined company will have the ability to grow through additional in-licensing opportunities within its key therapeutic categories.
The combination will also provide the opportunity to introduce a broader portfolio of new products in Actavis' expanded global footprint.
Financially Compelling
 
The Directors of Actavis and Warner Chilcott believe that the combined company will have annual revenues of approximately $11 billion.
The combination of Actavis and Warner Chilcott will result in Specialty Brand sales comprising approximately 25 percent of total combined company 2013 revenues, when compared to approximately 7 percent for standalone Actavis.
The transaction is expected to be more than 30 percent accretive to Actavis non-GAAP earnings per share in 2014, including anticipated synergies.
More than $400 million in after-tax operational synergies and related cost reductions and tax savings are anticipated. The majority of savings are expected to be realized in 2014, with full effect during 2015. The majority of these are operational and this estimate excludes any revenue, manufacturing or interest rate synergies or savings.
The combination is expected to generate strong operating cash flow which would further enable the combined company to rapidly delever the balance sheet to below 3.0x debt to adjusted EBITDA at close.
Transaction Approval Process    
 
The acquisition of Warner Chilcott by New Actavis will be effected by means of a "scheme of arrangement" under Irish law pursuant to which New Actavis will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Warner Chilcott from Warner Chilcott shareholders in exchange for shares to be issued by New Actavis (the "Acquisition"). The Acquisition will be subject to the terms and conditions to be set forth in the scheme of arrangement document to be delivered to Warner Chilcott shareholders.
 
To become effective, the Scheme of Arrangement will require, among other things, the approval of a majority in number of Warner Chilcott shareholders, present and voting either in person or by proxy at a special Warner Chilcott shareholder meeting, representing 75 percent or more in value of Warner Chilcott shares held by such holders.  Following the requisite Warner Chilcott shareholder approval being obtained, the sanction of the Irish High Court is also required.
 
In addition, the transaction must be approved in a special meeting by shareholders holding a majority of the outstanding Actavis common shares.  The transaction, which is unanimously recommended by the Boards of Directors of both companies, is also subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of certain regulatory approvals, as more particularly set out in Appendix III of this announcement.
 
Conference Call    
 
Actavis and Warner Chilcott will host a conference call to discuss the transaction today at 8:00 AM EDT.  The number to call from within the United States is 877-251-7980, passcode 73978818.  From international locations, the conference call can be accessed at 706-643-1573 using the same passcode.  The call will also be webcast and can be accessed through the companies' websites at www.wcrx.com and www.actavis.com.  To access the slides go to Actavis' Investor Relations Web site at http://ir.actavis.com, or directly at http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=94188   A replay of the conference call will also be available by calling 800-585-8367 in the U.S. or 404-537-3406 outside of the U.S., passcode 73978818.
 
About Actavis, Inc.
 
Actavis, Inc. (NYSE: ACT) is a global, integrated specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and distributing generic, brand and biosimilar products.  Actavis has global headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey, USA. 
 
Operating as Actavis Pharma, Actavis develops, manufactures and markets generic, branded generic, legacy brands and Over-the-Counter (OTC) products in more than 60 countries.  Actavis Specialty Brands is Actavis' global branded specialty pharmaceutical business focused in the Urology and Women's Health therapeutic categories.  Actavis Specialty Brands also has a portfolio of five biosimilar products in development in Women's Health and Oncology.  Actavis Global Operations has more than 30 manufacturing and distribution facilities around the world, and includes Anda, Inc., a U.S. pharmaceutical product distributor.
 
For press release and other company information, visit Actavis' Web site at http://www.actavis.com.
 
About Warner Chilcott
 
Warner Chilcott is a leading specialty pharmaceutical company currently focused on the Women's Healthcare, Gastroenterology, Urology and Dermatology segments of the branded pharmaceuticals market, primarily in North America. Warner Chilcott is a fully integrated company with internal resources dedicated to the development, manufacture and promotion of its products.
 
About New Actavis
 
New Actavis is a private limited company incorporated in Ireland, solely for the purpose of effecting the transaction. Prior to the Effective Date, New Actavis shall be converted, pursuant to the Irish Companies Acts, to a public limited company. To date, New Actavis has not conducted any activities other than those incidental to its formation and the execution of the Transaction Agreement.
 
At closing under the Transaction Agreement, New Actavis will acquire, pursuant to a "scheme of arrangement" under Irish law, all of the outstanding shares of Warner Chilcott in exchange for shares to be issued by New Actavis (the "Acquisition"). Warner Chilcott shareholders will receive 0.160 shares of New Actavis for each Warner Chilcott share they own.
 
Simultaneously with and conditioned on the concurrent consummation of the Acquisition, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of New Actavis will merge with and into Actavis, the separate corporate existence of the wholly-owned subsidiary will cease and Actavis will continue as the surviving corporation. At the Effective Date, all Actavis common shares will be cancelled and will automatically be converted into the right to receive New Actavis Shares on a one-for-one basis.
 
At and as of the Effective Date, it is expected that New Actavis will be a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol ACT.
 
ENQUIRIES
 
Actavis  
Lisa DeFrancesco   
VP Investor Relations    
+1 (862) 261-7152
 
Charlie Mayr   
Chief Communications Officer    
+1 (862) 261-8030
 
BofA Merrill Lynch (financial advisor for Actavis)    
Chris Seiter    
Ivan Farman   
+1 (646) 855 5000
 
Peter Bell    
Geoff Iles   
+44 (0) 20 7996 1000
 
Greenhill (financial advisor for Actavis)     
Rupert Hill    
+44 (0) 20 7198 7410    
Ashish Contractor    
+1 (212) 389 1537
 
Warner Chilcott   
Rochelle Fuhrmann   
Senior Vice President, Finance   
+1 (973) 442-3281
 
Kevin Crissey   
Director, Investor Relations   
+1 (973) 907-7084
 
Deutsche Bank (financial advisor for Warner Chilcott)    
North America   
David Levin   
Jason Haas   
+1 (212) 250-2500
 
UK & Ireland   
James Arculus   
James Maizels   
 +44 (0) 20 7545-8000
 
Important Information for Investors and Shareholders
 
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval.  New Actavis will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a registration statement on Form S-4, each of Actavis and Warner Chilcott will file with the SEC a proxy statement and each of New Actavis, Actavis and Warner Chilcott will file with the SEC other documents with respect to the proposed transaction.  In addition, a definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to shareholders of Actavis and Warner Chilcott.  INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF ACTAVIS AND WARNER CHILCOTT ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.  Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the registration statement and the proxy statement/prospectus (when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by New Actavis, Actavis and Warner Chilcott through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by New Actavis and Actavis will be available free of charge on Actavis' internet website at www.actavis.com or by contacting Actavis' Investor Relations Department at (862) 261-7488. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Warner Chilcott will be available free of charge on Warner Chilcott's internet website at www.wcrx.com or by contacting Warner Chilcott's Investor Relations Department at (973) 442-3200.
 
Actavis, Warner Chilcott, their respective directors and certain of their executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction.  Information about the directors and executive officers of Warner Chilcott is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, which was filed with the SEC on February 22, 2013, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, which was filed with the SEC on May 10, 2013, its proxy statement for its 2013 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 5, 2013, and certain of its Current Reports on Form 8-K, which were filed with the SEC on May 2, 2013 and May 8, 2013.  Information about the directors and executive officers of Actavis is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, which was filed with the SEC on February 28, 2013, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, which was filed with the SEC on May 7, 2013, its proxy statement for its 2013 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 29, 2013, and certain of its Current Reports on Form 8-K, which were filed with the SEC on January 29, 2013 and May 13, 2013. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available.
 
Actavis Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
 
Statements contained in this communication that refer to Actavis' estimated or anticipated future results or other nonhistorical facts are forward-looking statements that reflect Actavis' current perspective of existing trends and information as of the date of this communication. Forward looking statements generally will be accompanied by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "could," "should," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "outlook," "guidance," "intend," "may," "might," "will," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," or other similar words, phrases or expressions. It is important to note that Actavis' goals and expectations are not predictions of actual performance. Actual results may differ materially from Actavis' current expectations depending upon a number of factors affecting Actavis' business, Warner Chilcott's business and risks associated with acquisition transactions. These factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainty associated with financial projections; restructuring in connection with, and successful close of, the Warner Chilcott acquisition; subsequent integration of the Warner Chilcott acquisition and the ability to recognize the anticipated synergies and benefits of the Warner Chilcott acquisition; the receipt of required regulatory approvals for the transaction (including the approval of antitrust authorities necessary to complete the acquisition); the anticipated size of the markets and continued demand for Actavis' and Warner Chilcott's products; the impact of competitive products and pricing; access to available financing (including financing for the Warner Chilcott acquisition) on a timely basis and on reasonable terms; maintaining a position in the Standard & Poor's 500; the risks of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; the risks and uncertainties normally incident to the pharmaceutical industry, including product liability claims and the availability of product liability insurance; the difficulty of predicting the timing or outcome of pending or future litigation or government investigations; periodic dependence on a small number of products for a material source of net revenue or income; variability of trade buying patterns; changes in generally accepted accounting principles; risks that the carrying values of assets may be negatively impacted by future events and circumstances; the timing and success of product launches; the difficulty of predicting the timing or outcome of product development efforts and regulatory agency approvals or actions, if any; market acceptance of and continued demand for Actavis' and Warner Chilcott's products; costs and efforts to defend or enforce intellectual property rights; difficulties or delays in manufacturing; the availability and pricing of third party sourced products and materials; successful compliance with governmental regulations applicable to Actavis' and Warner Chilcott's facilities, products and/or businesses; changes in the laws and regulations, affecting among other things, pricing and reimbursement of pharmaceutical products; changes in tax laws or interpretations that could increase Actavis' consolidated tax liabilities; the loss of key senior management or scientific staff; and such other risks and uncertainties detailed in Actavis' periodic public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to Actavis' Annual Report on form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and from time to time in Actavis' other investor communications. Except as expressly required by law, Actavis disclaims any intent or obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements.
 
Warner Chilcott Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
 
This communication contains forward-looking statements, including statements concerning the proposed transaction with Actavis, our industry, our operations, our anticipated financial performance and financial condition and our business plans, growth strategy and product development efforts. These statements constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The words "may," "might," "will," "should," "estimate," "project," "plan," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "outlook," "believe" and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. These forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions by our management that, although we believe to be reasonable, are inherently uncertain and subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. The following represent some, but not necessarily all, of the factors that could cause actual results to differ from historical results or those anticipated or predicted by our forward-looking statements: the timing to consummate the proposed transaction with Actavis; the risk that a condition to closing of the proposed transaction with Actavis may not be satisfied; the risk that a regulatory approval that may be required for the proposed transaction with Actavis is delayed, is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; New Actavis' ability to achieve the synergies and value creation contemplated by the proposed acquisition; New Actavis' ability to promptly and effectively integrate Actavis' and Warner Chilcott's businesses; the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues; our substantial indebtedness, including increases in the LIBOR rates on our variable-rate indebtedness above the applicable floor amounts; competitive factors and market conditions in the industry in which we operate, including the approval and introduction of generic or branded products that compete with our products; our ability to protect our intellectual property; a delay in qualifying any of our manufacturing facilities that produce our products, production or regulatory problems with either our own manufacturing facilities or those of third party manufacturers, packagers or API suppliers upon whom we may rely for some of our products or other disruptions within our supply chain; pricing pressures from reimbursement policies of private managed care organizations and other third party payors, government sponsored health systems and regulatory reforms, and the continued consolidation of the distribution network through which we sell our products; changes in tax laws or interpretations that could increase our consolidated tax liabilities; government regulation, including U.S. and foreign health care reform, affecting the development, manufacture, marketing and sale of pharmaceutical products, including our ability and the ability of companies with whom we do business to obtain necessary regulatory approvals; adverse outcomes in our outstanding litigation, regulatory investigations or arbitration matters or an increase in the number of such matters to which we are subject; the loss of key senior management or scientific staff; our ability to manage the growth of our business by successfully identifying, developing, acquiring or licensing new products at favorable prices and marketing such new products; our ability to obtain regulatory approval and customer acceptance of new products, and continued customer acceptance of our existing products; and the other risks identified in our periodic filings including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, and from time-to-time in our other investor communications.  We caution you that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. In addition, in light of these risks and uncertainties, the matters referred to in our forward-looking statements may not occur. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
 
Statement Required by the Irish Takeover Rules
 
The directors of Actavis accept responsibility for the information contained in this announcement other than that relating to Warner Chilcott and its Associates and the directors of Warner Chilcott and members of their immediate families, related trusts and persons connected with them. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the directors of Actavis (who have taken all reasonable care to ensure that such is the case), the information contained in this announcement for which they accept responsibility is in accordance with the facts and does not omit anything likely to affect the import of such information.
 
The directors of Warner Chilcott accept responsibility for the information contained in this announcement relating to Warner Chilcott and its Associates and the directors of Warner Chilcott and members of their immediate families, related trusts and persons connected with them. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the directors of Warner Chilcott (who have taken all reasonable care to ensure such is the case), the information contained in this announcement for which they accept responsibility is in accordance with the facts and does not omit anything likely to affect the import of such information.
 
Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Greenhill are acting as joint financial advisers to Actavis and New Actavis and no one else in connection with the Acquisition and will not be responsible to anyone other than Actavis and New Actavis for providing the protections afforded to clients of Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Greenhill or for providing advice in relation to the acquisition of Warner Chilcott, the contents of this announcement or any transaction or arrangement referred to herein.
 
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. is acting exclusively for Warner Chilcott as financial advisor and is not acting as financial advisor to anyone else in connection with the matters referred to in this announcement and will not be responsible to anyone other than Warner Chilcott in connection therewith for providing advice in relation to the matters referred to in this announcement. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. has delegated certain of its financial advisory functions and responsibilities to Deutsche Bank AG, acting through its London branch. Deutsche Bank AG, acting through its London branch is performing such delegated functions and responsibilities exclusively for Warner Chilcott and is not acting as a financial adviser for any other person in connection with the matters referred to in this announcement and will not be responsible to any such other person for providing advice in relation to the matters referred to in this announcement. Deutsche Bank AG is authorised under German Banking Law (competent authority: BaFin – Federal Financial Supervisory Authority) and authorised and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority. Details about the extent of Deutsche Bank AG's authorization and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority are available on request.
 
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
 
Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover Rules 2007, as amended (the "Irish Takeover Rules"), if any person is, or becomes, 'interested' (directly or indirectly) in, 1% or more of any class of 'relevant securities' of Warner Chilcott or Actavis, all 'dealings' in any 'relevant securities' of Warner Chilcott or Actavis (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such 'relevant securities') must be publicly disclosed by not later than 3:30 p.m. (Dublin time) on the business day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue until the date on which the Scheme becomes effective or on which the 'offer period' otherwise ends. If two or more persons co-operate on the basis of any agreement, either express or tacit, either oral or written, to acquire an 'interest' in 'relevant securities' of Warner Chilcott or Actavis, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Rules.
 
Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Irish Takeover Rules, all 'dealings' in 'relevant securities' of Warner Chilcott by Actavis or 'relevant securities' of Actavis by Warner Chilcott, or by any of their respective 'associates' must also be disclosed by no later than 12 noon (Dublin time) on the 'business' day following the date of the relevant transaction.
 
A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose 'relevant securities' 'dealings' should be disclosed, can be found on the Irish Takeover Panel's website at www.irishtakeoverpanel.ie.
 
'Interests in securities' arise, in summary, when a person has long economic exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an 'interest' by virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.
 
Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Irish Takeover Rules, which can also be found on the Irish Takeover Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required to disclose a dealing under Rule 8, please consult the Irish Takeover Panel's website at www.irishtakeoverpanel.ie or contact the Irish Takeover Panel on telephone number +353 1 678 9020 or fax number +353 1 678 9289.
 
No Profit Forecast / Asset Valuations
 
No statement in this announcement constitutes a profit forecast for any period, nor should any statement be interpreted to mean that earnings or earnings per share will necessarily be greater or lesser than those for the relevant preceding financial periods for Actavis or Warner Chilcott or New Actavis as appropriate. No statement in this announcement constitutes an asset valuation. Any synergy or earnings enhancement statements in this announcement should not be construed as a profit forecast or interpreted to mean that New Actavis' earnings in the first full year following the Acquisition, or in any subsequent period, would necessarily match or be greater than or be less than those of Actavis and/or Warner Chilcott for the relevant financial period or any other period.  The bases and assumptions for synergy numbers set out in Appendix1 of the Rule 2.5 announcement have been reported in accordance with Rule 19.3 (b) of the Irish Takeover Rules.
 
General
 
This release should be read in conjunction with the full text of the Rule 2.5 Announcement issued by Actavis and Warner Chilcott on May 20, 2013. Appendix I to the Rule 2.5 Announcement contains further details of the sources of information and bases of calculations set out in the Rule 2.5 Announcement; Appendix II to the Rule 2.5 Announcement contains definitions of certain expressions used in this release and in the Rule 2.5 Announcement; Appendix III to the Rule 2.5 Announcement contains the Conditions of the Acquisition and the Scheme; and Appendix IV sets out the reports from PricewaterhouseCoopers and Greenhill & Co and Bank of America Merrill Lynch in respect of certain merger benefit statements made in the Rule 2.5 Announcement.
 
The release, publication or distribution of this announcement in or into certain jurisdictions may be restricted by the laws of those jurisdictions. Accordingly, copies of this announcement and all other documents relating to the Acquisition are not being, and must not be, released, published, mailed or otherwise forwarded, distributed or sent in, into or from any Restricted Jurisdiction. Persons receiving such documents (including, without limitation, nominees, trustees and custodians) should observe these restrictions. Failure to do so may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the companies involved in the proposed Acquisition disclaim any responsibility or liability for the violations of any such restrictions by any person.
 
Any response in relation to the Acquisition should be made only on the basis of the information contained in the Scheme Circular or any document by which the Acquisition and the Scheme are made. Actavis Shareholders and Warner Chilcott Shareholders are advised to read carefully the formal documentation in relation to the proposed transaction once the Scheme Circular has been dispatched.
 
Pursuant to Rule 2.6(c) of the Irish Takeover Rules, the Rule 2.5 Announcement will be available to Actavis employees on Actavis' website (www.actavis.com) and Warner Chilcott employees on Warner Chilcott's website (www.wcrx.com).
 
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF SUCH JURISDICTION
 
CONTACTS:
Actavis:
Investors:
Lisa DeFrancesco
VP Investor Relations
+1 (862) 261-7152
 
Media:
Charlie Mayr
Chief Communications Officer
+1 (862) 261-8030
 
Warner Chilcott:
Rochelle Fuhrmann
SVP, Finance
+1 (973) 442-3281
 
Kevin Crissey
Director, Investor Relations
+1 (973) 907-7084