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Dynamic Healthcare M&A Database - 3Q05



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Acquiring Party    TEVA Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (Israel), a manufacturer of generic and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Transferring Party    IVAX Corporation, a provider of branded and generic pharmaceuticals and veterinary products.
Sector    Biopharmaceuticals
Date    July 25, 2005
Analysis
Creates largest generic drug manufacturer and adds branded products (for cancer, asthma and multiple sclerosis), as well as generics an deeper drug development pipeline, to Teva's portfolio. It is expected that Ivax's sales will reach $2.7 billion in 2006. The combined company will offer a wide range of pharmaceuticals and it is expected to generate sales exceeding $7 billion a year. The Deal value is $7.4 billion. More than $150 million in cost savings anticipated.




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