Keywords: Leo Pharma, Peplin, Mergers & acquisitions, dermatology

LEO Pharma to Acquire Peplin for $287.5 million

Article | 3 September 2009

Denmark-based Leo Pharma will acquire all outstanding securities of Peplin, a US firm with operations in Australia, for around  $287.5 million (currently A$348.4 million) in cash. This represents a purchase price of $16.99 per common share of Peplin stock or A$1.03 per CHESS Depositary Interest (CDI).

In addition, LEO will provide Peplin with access to a loan facility to fund ongoing operations until the transaction closes, which is expected to occur by the end of the calendar year. Enjoying this article? To continue reading you need to login, take a FREE trial or subscribe.

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