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Akorn, Inc. / Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. Inc.

2013 · Acquisition/Merger · $640M · Complete

WRONG BY 55 POINTS
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The coverage arc

Aug 27, 2013 BioSpace Bullish

Hi-Tech CEO David Seltzer said the transaction 'delivers compelling value to our shareholders'; the deal positions the combined entity as the third-largest…

Aug 28, 2013 American Academy of Ophthalmology Neutral

AAO noted the acquisition strengthens Akorn's position as the third-largest US generic ophthalmic player while broadening the offering into oral liquids,…

Aug 28, 2013 Zacks (via Nasdaq) Bullish

Zacks rated Akorn a #2 (Buy) at announcement and Hi-Tech a #5 (Strong Sell), framing the deal as a buyer-favorable consolidation that strengthens Akorn's…

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Akorn to acquire Hi-Tech Pharmacal at $43.50/share cash (~$640M; 23.5% premium); $15-20M expected annual synergies; expanded sterile/specialty generic dosage form capabilities.

Did it work? Outcome assessment

Strategic verdict
Failed to Achieve
Financial impact
Impaired/Written Down
Pipeline outcome
Mixed

Key facts

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