Pharma BD Deal Intelligence

Actavis plc / Forest Laboratories

2014 · Acquisition/Merger · $25.0B · Complete

Announcement Sentiment
75
Strongly positive
Outcome Score
75
Worked — the deal delivered on its rationale.

Actavis acquired Forest Laboratories for approximately $25B ($28.38 per share in cash and stock). Deal announced February 2014, closed June 2014. The acquisition gave Actavis Forest's branded pharmaceutical portfolio including Namenda (memantine) and pipeline assets.

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