Mergers & Acquisitions

Hospira acquisition of Mayne Pharma clears U.S. antitrust review

Published in Cancer Weekly, February 13th, 2007

Hospira (HSP), a global hospital products company, and Mayne Pharma, Ltd., an Australia-based specialty injectable-pharmaceuticals company, announced that, subject to the divestiture of certain overlapping products, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has cleared the way for Hospira to proceed with its proposed acquisition of Mayne.

The product divestitures are not material to the transaction.

"We're pleased to receive FTC clearance and move closer to becoming the world's leader in generic injectable pharmaceuticals," said Christopher B. Begley, CEO, Hospira. "Following the combination of our companies, we will be even better positioned to help...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2007-02-13)

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