U.S. drugmaker Perrigo agreed to buy Ireland’s Elan for $8.6 billion in a deal that should allow the rapidly growing company to reduce its tax bill and boost its royalty stream.
Perrigo Co. said it would pay Elan Corp.’s investors $6.25 per share in cash and $10.25 in Perrigo stock, an 11% premium over Elan’s closing price on July 26. Elan shares in Dublin surged 13% higher to 12.58 euros ($16.71), above Perrigo’s offer price, following news of the takeover.
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