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Leverage Alcon’s strong commercial capabilities and resources to drive further growth and acquire Rocklatan and Rhopressa
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Acquisition Adds Drug Development Capabilities and Additional Expertise for Future Product Lines
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Expands Alcon’s Presence in the $20 Billion Global Ophthalmic Drug Class1
Geneva, November 22, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News:
Alcon (NYSE: ALC ), the global eye care leader helping people see brighter, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AERI, “Aerie”). The transaction helps strengthen Alcon’s presence in ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, with its growing commercial product portfolio and development pipeline.
“As we welcome the Aerie team to Alcon, we look forward to leveraging our expanding commercial footprint and expertise to bring Rocklatan® and ropsa® “For more customers and their patients,” said Alcon CEO David Endicott, who has a long history in ophthalmic pharmaceuticals rooted in a commitment to Deep understanding for eye care professionals. We are pleased to add Aerie’s significant technical expertise to Alcon’s R&D, which strengthens our efforts to build a compelling portfolio of ophthalmic medicines. “
With deal, Alcon adds commercial product Rocklatan (netarsudil Latanoprost Eye Drops) 0.02%/0.005% and ropsa (netarsudil eye drops) 0.02%, and AR-15512, a Phase 3 product candidate for dry eye disease. Alcon has also acquired a portfolio of ophthalmic drug candidates, an opportunity to leverage Aerie’s existing R&D capabilities.
The deal complements Alcon’s expansion in ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, including the acquisition of exclusive U.S. commercialization rights for Simbrinza® April 2021 from Novartis and Eysuvis® and Inveltys® From Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. May 2022.
Alcon intends to fully integrate Aerie into its business. As previously stated, the Company has used debt to finance the transaction, for a total purchase consideration of approximately $930 million.
J.P. Morgan acted as financial advisor to Alcon on the transaction, and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP served as legal advisor to Alcon. Goldman Sachs LLC and Lazard acted as financial advisors to Aerie on the transaction, and Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP served as legal advisor to Aerie.
About Alcon
Alcon helps people see more clearly. As a global eye care leader with more than 75 years of history, we offer the broadest portfolio of products to enhance vision and improve people’s lives. Our surgical and vision care products impact the lives of more than 260 million people in more than 140 countries each year with conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 24,000 employees are improving lives through innovative products, partnerships with eye care professionals and programs that promote access to quality eye care. For more information, please visit www.alcon.com.
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Ophthalmic Drugs Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030.
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