… Shire has hired investment bank Citi as an adviser, expecting to receive takeover approaches following a wave of deals in the healthcare sector, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Much of the dealmaking has been fueled by U.S. companies seeking lower tax rates abroad. With its tax base in Ireland...and a mid-sized market value of around $35 billion, Shire could be a prime target, analysts and bankers believe.
…[Shire] has already been approached by Botox-maker Allergan months before the U.S. group itself became a takeover target for Valeant, Reuters reported earlier this year. That approach did not lead to serious discussions between the two parties and there are currently no talks with Allergan, one source said.
SHPG's market cap of ~$35B allows almost any US-based suitor to meet the 20% threshold for a “tax inversion” (#msg-101714163).
* Adjusted for cash/debt on acquired company’s balance sheet.
‡ Relative to “unaffected” share price in cases where a buyout offer or auction was made public; excludes contingent values unless otherwise specified.
® Reverse merger with private or non-US company.
s Premium excludes contingent fees and is calculated from 12/13/13 close, the day before ENDP offer.
t For 42% of company not already owned.
u Includes $1.7B assumption of debt; premium relative to 3/27/12 close, when Bloomberg reported BMY bid. AZN pays BMY $3.4B to put AMLN’s portfolio into 50/50 JV.
v Excluding CVR of $4-14/sh; premium relative to 7/22/10 close.
w For 44% of DNA not already owned.
x Price includes entire deal in three stages; 17% premium is the blended avg price of NVS’ purchases ($164) relative to ACL’s market price 4/4/08 immediately prior to announcement of first stage of deal.
y Includes $0.45/sh of contingent payments.
z Liquidated by Deerfield following failed merger with Archemix.