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Watson Pharmaceuticals (Actavis Inc.) / Uteron Pharma SA

2013 · Acquisition/Merger · $305M · Complete

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Jan 23, 2013 FierceBiotech Bullish

Watson buys Belgium-based Uteron for $150M up front plus $155M in milestones, adding hormonal IUD, novel OC, and an IVF diagnostic to its women's health…

Jan 24, 2013 Bloomberg Law Neutral

Coincident with the Uteron close, Watson announced its corporate rebrand to Actavis as it absorbed the prior Actavis Group acquisition.

Feb 08, 2013 GaBI Online Bullish

The acquisition strengthens Watson's originator pipeline within Global Brands and capitalizes on growing women's health franchise after Actavis Switzerland…

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Watson acquired Belgium-based Uteron Pharma for $150M cash upfront + up to $155M milestones; expanded Global Brands women's health pipeline (contraception, infertility, IUDs).

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