Mylan Laboratories Inc. (NYSE: MYL) and Merck KGaA today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Mylan will acquire Merck's generics business ("Merck Generics") for EUR 4.9 billion ($6.7 billion) in an all-cash transaction. The combination of Mylan and Merck Generics will create a vertically and horizontally integrated generics and specialty pharmaceuticals leader with a diversified revenue base and a global footprint. On a pro forma basis, for calendar 2006, the combined company would have had revenues of approximately 4.2 billion dollars, EBITDA of approximately 1.0 billion dollars and approximately 10,000 employees, immediately making it among the top tier of global generic companies, with a significant presence in all of the top five global generics markets.
In addition to retaining Hank Klakurka, currently President and CEO of Merck Generics, Mylan has executed long-term employment agreements with members of Merck Generics' senior management team, ensuring that senior leadership remains intact. Mylan views the existing management and employees of Merck Generics as key to the success of the combined company.
Source: Mylan Laboratories To Acquire Generics Business Of Merck KGaA For 4.9 Billion Euros
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