Assertio Therapeutics Agrees to Merge with Zyla Life Sciences to Create Synergistic Portfolio of Neurology and Non-Opioid Pain Products
Combined Company Pro Forma 2019 Net Product Sales of Approximately
Expects to Capture Significant Operating and Product Portfolio Synergies Upwards of
The Merger will create a leading commercial pharmaceutical company with neurology, inflammation and pain products. The combined company will have a leading portfolio of branded non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) commonly used by neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, internists, women’s health providers, podiatrists and pain care specialists. Together, management intends to build a best-in-class specialty pharmaceutical company focused on commercial execution. The new company will have the platform, profitability and financial strength to both grow its existing portfolio and acquire additional complementary assets.
“Today’s announcement represents an exciting new chapter in the transformation of Assertio and the Merger presents the perfect opportunity for me to transition into the role of non-executive chairman,” said
Following the closing of the Merger, the parties agreed that in addition to
There will be nine directors on the board of directors of the new holding company, six coming from Assertio including
“We believe the merger of Zyla and Assertio will create a stronger company with a robust differentiated portfolio,” said
Anticipated Strategic and Financial Benefits of
- Pro forma 2019 net product sales of approximately
$128 million 1 - Projected pro forma 2020:
- Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin of greater than 25 percent
- Upwards of
$40 million in cost synergies, in addition to Assertio’s previously announced$15 million in acceleration of cost savings initiatives
- Complementary products expected to result in leading portfolio of NSAIDs
- Positioned to take advantage of trend toward non-opioid pain products
- Reduced Zyla debt and holding company is expected to have net debt to EBITDA leverage of two times
Positions Company to add differentiated products through acquisitions and partnerships
Financials
In connection with the Merger, Zyla will repay its promissory note in full and the outstanding balance under its
Stifel is acting as the exclusive financial advisor to Assertio and
Additional details can be found in Assertio’s and Zyla’s respective Current Reports of Form 8-K to be filed with the
Conference Call Information
Assertio and Zyla management will host a conference call to discuss the Merger tomorrow:
Date: | |
Time: | 9:00 a.m. EDT |
Webcast (live and archive): | http://investor.assertiotx.com or http://zyla.investorroom.com/ |
Dial-in numbers: | 1-877-550-3745 (domestic) |
1-281-973-6277 (international) | |
Conference ID: | 8681648 |
Replay numbers: | 1-855-859-2056 (domestic) |
1-404-537-3406 (international) |
Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Assertio and Zyla provide non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization margin, as a financial measure. Assertio and Zyla believe that this non-GAAP financial measure, when considered together with the GAAP figures, can enhance an overall understanding of Assertio and Zyla's financial performance. The non-GAAP financial measure is included with the intent of providing investors with a more complete understanding of operational results and trends. In addition, this non-GAAP financial measure is among the indicators each of Assertio’s and Zyla's management uses for planning and forecasting purposes and measuring their respective company's performance and which the combined company expects to use to measure the combined company’s performance. It should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.
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Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this communication that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that reflect Assertio’s and Zyla’s respective management’s current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. These forward-looking statements are made in reliance on the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, future events or the future performance or operations of Assertio and Zyla, respectively. All statements other than historical facts may be forward-looking statements; words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “design,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “guidance,” “imply,” “intend,” “may”, “objective,” “opportunity,” “outlook,” “plan,” “position,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “prospective,” “pursue,” “seek,” “should,” “strategy,” “target,” “would,” “will” or other similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes are used to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond the control of Assertio or Zyla. Factors that could cause Assertio’s or Zyla’s actual results (or the actual results of the new combined company) to differ materially from those implied in the forward-looking statements include: (1) the risk that the conditions to the closing of the proposed Merger are not satisfied, including the risk that required approvals for the proposed Merger from the stockholders of Assertio or Zyla are not obtained; (2) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that either could give rise to the right of one or both of Assertio or Zyla to terminate the Agreement; (3) the risk of litigation relating to the proposed Merger; (4) uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the proposed transaction and the ability of each party to consummate the proposed Merger; (5) risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed Merger; (6) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the proposed Merger; (7) the ability of the Assertio and Zyla to retain and hire key personnel; (8) competitive responses to the proposed Merger and the impact of competitive services; (9) certain restrictions during the pendency of the merger that may impact Assertio’s or Zyla’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transaction; (10) potential adverse changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transaction; (11) the combined company’s ability to achieve the growth prospects and synergies expected from the transaction, as well as delays, challenges and expenses associated with integrating the combined company’s existing businesses; (12) negative effects of this announcement or the consummation of the proposed Merger on the market price of Assertio’s or Zyla’s common stock, credit ratings and operating results; and (13) legislative, regulatory and economic developments, including changing business conditions in the industries in which Assertio and Zyla operate. These risks, as well as other risks associated with the proposed transaction, will be more fully described in the joint proxy statement/prospectus that will be filed with the
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication relates to a proposed business combination involving Assertio and Zyla. The information in this communication is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase, nor a solicitation of an offer to sell, subscribe for or buy any securities or the solicitation of any vote in any jurisdiction pursuant to the proposed transactions or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed Merger. The proposed Merger will be submitted to Assertio’s stockholders and Zyla’s stockholders for their consideration. In connection with the proposed Merger, Assertio and Zyla intend to file a joint proxy statement (the “Joint Proxy Statement”) in connection with the solicitation of proxies by Assertio and Zyla in connection with the proposed Merger. Assertio intends to file a registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Form S-4”) with the
The Joint Proxy Statement, any amendments or supplements thereto and other relevant materials, and any other documents filed by Assertio or Zyla with the
Participants in the Solicitation
Assertio, Zyla and certain of their respective executive officers, directors, other members of management and employees may, under the rules of the
Investor and Media Contact:
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
dpeisert@assertiotx.com
Senior Vice President, Communications
ir@zyla.com
1 Combined company pro forma results includes 2019 Cambia and Zipsor net product sales and 2019 Zyla net product sales, as if the transaction had occurred on
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