Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Fresenius Kabi to acquire APP Pharmaceuticals for US$ 3.7 billion

Fresenius Kabi, a business segment of the health care group Fresenius, has signed definitive agreements to acquire APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leading manufacturer of intravenously administered generic drugs (IV generics) in North America.

According to a Fresenius Kabi press release, APP shareholders will receive a cash purchase price of US$ 23.00 per share and a registered and tradeable Contingent Value Right (CVR) that could deliver up to US$ 6.00 per share, payable in 2011, if APP exceeds a cumulative adjusted EBITDA target for 2008 to 2010.

The whole story can be read here.

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