Endo Completes Acquisition of Specialty Generics Company Boca Pharmacal
MALVERN, Penn., Feb. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Unique Generics Product Portfolio, Attractive Pipeline, Builds On Qualitest's Strength In Controlled Substances
Transaction Expected To Be Immediately Accretive To Endo's Adjusted Diluted EPS
Endo Health Solutions (Nasdaq: ENDP) today announced that its Qualitest subsidiary has completed the acquisition of privately held Boca Pharmacal, a specialty pharmaceutical company, for approximately $225 million in cash. Boca Pharmacal is a specialty generics company that focuses on niche areas, commercializing and developing products in categories that include: controlled substances, semisolids, and solutions. Boca Pharmacal's commercial footprint and R&D pipeline is expected to be a strong complement to Qualitest. The transaction will be financed with Endo's current cash on hand.
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Endo Health Solutions Inc. is a U.S.-based specialty healthcare company with business segments that are focused on branded pharmaceuticals, generics, and medical devices which deliver quality products to its customers intended to improve the lives of patients. Through its operating companies - Endo Pharmaceuticals, Qualitest, and AMS - Endo is dedicated to delivering value to our stakeholders: customers, patients, and shareholders. Learn more at www.endo.com.
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