12 december 2020 kl 13:59
Greater scientific presence in immunology by adding Alexion s innovative complement-technology platforms and strong pipeline
Dedicated rare disease unit to be headquartered in Boston
Geographical presence to be enhanced with broad coverageacross primary, speciality and highly specialised care
Double-digit revenue growth through 2025; acquisition strengthens AstraZeneca s broad-based revenue and the company will further globalise Alexion s portfolio
Enhanced operating margin and cash flow to enable rapid debt reduction with an ambition to increase the dividend
The acquisition will be immediately core earnings-accretive andvalue-enhancing, and is aligned with stated capital-allocation priorities
AstraZeneca and Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Alexion) have entered into a definitive agreement for AstraZeneca to acquire Alexion.
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AstraZeneca to Acquire Alexion, Accelerating the Company’s Strategic and Financial Development
December 12, 2020 GMT
CAMBRIDGE, England & BOSTON (BUSINESS WIRE) Dec 12, 2020
AstraZeneca and Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Alexion) have entered into a definitive agreement for AstraZeneca to acquire Alexion.
Alexion shareholders will receive $60 in cash and 2.1243 AstraZeneca American Depositary Shares (ADSs) (each ADS representing one-half of one (1/2) ordinary share of AstraZeneca, as evidenced by American Depositary Receipts (ADRs)) for each Alexion share. Based on AstraZeneca’s reference average ADR price of $54.14, this implies total consideration to Alexion shareholders of $39bn or $175 per share.