Monday, April 20, 2009

GSK to acquire Stiefel Labs for $3.6 billion

GlaxoSmithKline plc and Stiefel Laboratories Inc announced that they have signed an agreement to create a new world-leading specialist dermatology business.

Under the terms of the agreement GSK will acquire the total share capital of Stiefel for a cash consideration of $2.9 billion. GSK also expects to assume $0.4 billion of net debt upon closing. A potential further $0.3 billion cash payment is contingent on future performance.

The details can be read here.

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