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Dynamic Healthcare M&A Database - 1Q06



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Acquiring Party    Allergan, Inc., a speciality pharmaceutical company focused on ophthalmology, neurosciences, medical dermatology, medical aesthetics and other specialty markets.
Transferring Party    Inamed Corporation, a manufacturer of breast implants, dermal products to treat facial wrinkles, and minimally invasive devices for obesity intervention, including the LAP-BAND® System for morbid obesity.
Sector    Medical Devices
Date    March 23, 2006
Analysis
In this $3.4 billion proposal (countering a lower one by Medici Pharmaceutical Corp.) Allergan (maker of BOTOX) seeks to broaden its portfolio of medical aesthetic products and leverage significant growth and cross-marketing and cross-selling opportunities.




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