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King Pharmaceuticals Inc. / Bristol-Myers Squibb (Corgard/Corzide/Delestrogen/Florinef rights)

2001 · Asset Purchase · $285M · Complete

CALLED IT — OFF BY 24

A small, margin-rich bolt-on that did its job quietly, then got pruned — no home run, no disaster.

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The coverage arc

Aug 09, 2001 King Pharmaceuticals 8-K Exhibit 99.1 — BMS Product Acquisition Press Release (SEC EDGAR) Bullish

Gregory: 'These products complement our key cardiovascular product portfolio and provide King with an opportunity to further capitalize on the reputation and…

Sep 30, 2001 Bristol-Myers Squibb 10-Q (SEC) Bullish

BMS recorded a $240M pre-tax gain on the divestiture of Corzide, Delestrogen, Florinef and the Corgard U.S. license to King Pharmaceuticals.

Mar 15, 2004 King Pharmaceuticals 10-K (SEC) Bullish

King's 10-K describes the August 8, 2001 acquisition of three product rights and a license from BMS for $285M, consistent with King's branded-acquisition…

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King paid BMS ~$285M cash for US rights to Corzide, Delestrogen, Florinef plus fully-paid Corgard license. Asset purchase, not entity.

Did it work? Outcome assessment

A small, margin-rich bolt-on that did its job quietly, then got pruned — no home run, no disaster.

Strategic verdict
Partially Achieved

Key facts

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