What risks are Kowa taking? Seems to me not many - copromotion doesn't mean they have to higher more sales reps, they're already out there selling Livalo, which is going generic, as is their other product, Lipofen, a fenofibrate - the patent for Lipofen is due to expire on January 10, 2015. Seems to me both companies need each other to survive! Makes for a perfect pairing.