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Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc / EUSA Pharma

2012 · Acquisition/Merger · $700M · Complete

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Apr 26, 2012 Fierce Biotech Neutral

Trade-press coverage of the definitive agreement for Jazz to acquire EUSA Pharma for up to $700M, adding Erwinaze and EUSA's U.S./European specialty commercial…

Apr 26, 2012 Yahoo Finance / AP — citing Jefferies (Corey Davis) Bullish

Jefferies' Corey Davis called the Jazz-EUSA deal 'stellar,' said Jazz paid a good price, raised price target to $74 from $64, and pegged Erwinaze US…

Jun 12, 2012 Pharmaceutical Technology Bullish

EUSA close gives Jazz an established US/EU specialty oncology commercial platform anchored by Erwinaze, the only approved option for ALL patients…

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals acquired EUSA Pharma for $650M cash plus up to $50M contingent milestone. Brought Erwinaze (key US ALL salvage therapy) and EUSA's specialty commercial infrastructure. Expected $210-230M revenue contribution in 2013.

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