Actavis Announces Pricing of Public Offerings of Ordinary Shares and Mandatory Convertible Preferred Shares in Connection with Pending Acquisition of Allergan

DUBLIN, Feb. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Actavis plc (NYSE: ACT) today announced that it has priced its concurrent offerings of 13,194,445 Ordinary Shares at $288.00 per share and 4,600,000 5.500% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Shares, Series A, at $1,000.00 per share, each being offered in a separate registered public offering. 

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The net proceeds from the Ordinary Shares offering and the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Shares offering will be approximately $3.7 billion and $4.5 billion, respectively, in each case after estimated underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses payable by Actavis plc. Actavis plc intends to use the net proceeds from these offerings, together with additional debt financing, including senior unsecured notes and borrowings under unsecured term loan facilities and an unsecured cash bridge loan facility and, if and to the extent all or a portion of the net proceeds from these offerings and/or financings are not available, an unsecured bridge loan facility, to finance the cash consideration for its previously announced acquisition (the "Allergan Acquisition") of Allergan, Inc. ("Allergan") and certain related transactions and financing expenses.

These offerings are separate public offerings made by means of separate prospectus supplements and are not contingent on each other or upon the consummation of the Allergan Acquisition.  If for any reason the Allergan Acquisition does not close, then Actavis plc expects to use the net proceeds from the offerings for general corporate purposes, which may include the redemption of the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Shares and the redemption or repurchase of indebtedness.  In addition, the underwriters in each respective offering have been granted an option to purchase up to an additional 10% of Ordinary Shares and up to an additional 10% of Mandatory Convertible Preferred Shares.

Unless converted earlier, each Mandatory Convertible Preferred Share will convert automatically on March 1, 2018 (the "mandatory conversion date"), into between 2.8345 and 3.4722 Ordinary Shares, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. The number of Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion will be determined based on the average volume-weighted average price per share of Actavis plc's Ordinary Shares over the 20 consecutive trading day period commencing on and including the 22^nd scheduled trading day immediately preceding the mandatory conversion date.

Dividends on the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Shares will be payable on a cumulative basis when, as and if declared by Actavis plc's board of directors, at an annual rate of 5.500% on the liquidation preference of $1,000.00 per share. The dividends may be paid in cash, or, subject to certain limitations, in Ordinary Shares of Actavis plc or any combination of cash and Ordinary Shares of Actavis plc on March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing on June 1, 2015, and to, and including, March 1, 2018.

J.P. Morgan, Mizuho Securities, Wells Fargo Securities, Morgan Stanley, Barclays and Citigroup are the joint book-running managers on the Ordinary Shares and Mandatory Convertible Preferred Shares offerings.

The offerings are being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Each offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement relating to such offering and the accompanying base prospectus, copies of which may be obtained by contacting: J.P. Morgan, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, at (866) 803-9204; Mizuho Securities, Attn: Equity Capital Markets Desk, 320 Park Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10022, at (212) 205-7600; Wells Fargo Securities, Attn: Equity Syndicate Dept., 375 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10152, at (800) 326-5897 or email a request to [email protected]; or Morgan Stanley, Attn: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014-4606, at (866) 718-1649 or email a request to [email protected]. These documents will also be filed with the SEC and will be available at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.

About Actavis

Actavis plc, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a unique specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing high quality affordable generic and innovative branded pharmaceutical products for patients around the world. 

Actavis markets a broad portfolio of branded and generic pharmaceuticals and develops innovative medicines for patients suffering from diseases principally in the central nervous system, gastroenterology, women's health, urology, cardiovascular, respiratory and anti-infective therapeutic categories.  Actavis is an industry leader in product research and development, with one of the broadest brand development pipelines in the pharmaceutical industry, and a leading position in the submission of generic product applications.  Actavis has commercial operations in more than 60 countries and operates more than 30 manufacturing and distribution facilities around the world.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this communication that refer to Actavis' estimated or anticipated future results, including estimated synergies, or other non-historical facts are forward-looking statements that reflect Actavis' current perspective of existing trends and information as of the date of this communication. Forward looking statements generally will be accompanied by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "could," "should," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "outlook," "targets," "guidance," "intend," "may," "might," "will," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," or other similar words, phrases or expressions. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the Allergan acquisition, including future financial and operating results, Actavis' and Allergan's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and the expected timing of completion of the transaction. It is important to note that Actavis' goals and expectations are not predictions of actual performance. Actual results may differ materially from Actavis' current expectations depending upon a number of factors affecting Actavis' business, Allergan's business and risks associated with acquisition transactions. These factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainty associated with financial projections; restructuring in connection with, and successful closing of, the Allergan Acquisition; subsequent integration of the Allergan Acquisition and the ability to recognize the anticipated synergies and benefits of the Allergan Acquisition; the ability to obtain required regulatory approvals for the transaction (including the approval of antitrust authorities necessary to complete the Allergan Acquisition), the timing of obtaining such approvals and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the transaction; the ability to obtain the requisite Allergan and Actavis shareholder approvals; the risk that a condition to closing of the Allergan Acquisition may not be satisfied on a timely basis or at all; the failure of the proposed transaction to close for any other reason; risks relating to the value of the Actavis shares to be issued in the transaction; the anticipated size of the markets and continued demand for Actavis' and Allergan's products; Actavis' and Allergan's ability to successfully develop and commercialize new products; Actavis' and Allergan's ability to conform to regulatory standards and receive requisite regulatory approvals; availability of raw materials and other key ingredients; uncertainty and costs of legal actions and government investigations; the inherent uncertainty associated with financial projections; fluctuations in Actavis' operating results and financial condition, particularly given its manufacturing and sales of branded and generic products; risks associated with acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures, such as difficulties integrating businesses, uncertainty associated with financial projections, projected synergies, restructuring, increased costs, and adverse tax consequences; the adverse impact of substantial debt and other financial obligations on the ability to fulfill and/or refinance debt obligations; risks associated with relationships with employees, vendors or key customers as a result of acquisitions of businesses, technologies or products; its compliance with federal and state healthcare laws, including laws related to fraud, abuse, privacy security and others; risks of the generic industry generally; generic product competition with its branded products; uncertainty associated with the development of commercially successful branded pharmaceutical products; uncertainty associated with development and approval of commercially successful biosimilar products; costs and efforts to defend or enforce technology rights, patents or other intellectual property; expiration of Actavis' and Allergan's patents on its branded products and the potential for increased competition from generic manufacturers; risks associated with owning the branded and generic version of a product; competition between branded and generic products; the ability of branded product manufacturers to limit the production, marketing and use of generic products; Actavis' and Allergan's ability to obtain and afford third-party licenses and proprietary technology they need; Actavis' and Allergan's potential infringement of others' proprietary rights; its dependency on third-party service providers and third-party manufacturers and suppliers that in some cases may be the only source of finished products or raw materials that they need; Actavis' competition with certain of its significant customers; the impact of its returns, allowance and chargeback policies on its future revenue; successful compliance with governmental regulations applicable to Actavis' and Actavis' respective third party providers' facilities, products and/or businesses; the difficulty of predicting the timing or outcome of product development efforts and regulatory agency approvals or actions, if any; Actavis' and Allergan's vulnerability to and ability to defend against product liability claims and obtain sufficient or any product liability insurance; Actavis' and Allergan's ability to retain qualified employees and key personnel; the effect of intangible assets and resulting impairment testing and impairment charges on its financial condition; Actavis' ability to obtain additional debt or raise additional equity on terms that are favorable to Actavis; difficulties or delays in manufacturing; its ability to manage environmental liabilities; global economic conditions; Actavis' ability to continue foreign operations in countries that have deteriorating political or diplomatic relationships with the United States; Actavis' and Allergan's ability to continue to maintain global operations; risks associated with tax liabilities, or changes in U.S. federal or international tax laws to which they are subject, including the risk that the Internal Revenue Service disagrees that Actavis is a foreign corporation for U.S. federal tax purposes; risks of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; risks associated with cyber-security and vulnerability of its information and employee, customer and business information that Actavis stores digitally; Actavis' ability to maintain internal control over financial reporting; changes in the laws and regulations, affecting among other things, availability, pricing and reimbursement of pharmaceutical products; the highly competitive nature of the pharmaceutical industry; Actavis' ability to successfully navigate consolidation of its distribution network and concentration of its customer base; the difficulty of predicting the timing or outcome of pending or future litigation or government investigations; developments regarding products once they have reached the market and such other risks and uncertainties detailed in Actavis' periodic public filings with the SEC, including but not limited to Actavis' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, as amended from time to time in Actavis' other investor communications. Except as expressly required by law, Actavis disclaims any intent or obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements.

Important Information for Investors and Shareholders

This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. In connection with the proposed merger between Actavis and Allergan, Actavis has filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4, including Amendment No. 1 thereto, that contains a joint proxy statement of Actavis and Allergan that also constitutes a prospectus of Actavis. The registration statement was declared effective by the SEC on January 26, 2015. Each of Actavis and Allergan commenced mailing the joint proxy statement/prospectus to its shareholders or its stockholders on January 28, 2015. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF ACTAVIS AND ALLERGAN ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and security holders are able to obtain free copies of the registration statement and the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC by Actavis and Allergan through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Actavis are available free of charge on Actavis' internet website or by contacting Actavis' Investor Relations Department at (862) 261-7488. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Allergan are available free of charge on Allergan's internet website or by contacting Allergan's Investor Relations Department at (714) 246-4766.

Participants in the Merger Solicitation

Actavis, Allergan, their respective directors and certain of their executive officers and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the Actavis and Allergan shareholders in connection with the proposed merger is set forth in the joint proxy statement/prospectus. Information about the directors and executive officers of Allergan is set forth in its proxy statement for its 2014 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 26, 2014 and certain of its Current Reports on Form 8-K. Information about the directors and executive officers of Actavis is set forth in Actavis' proxy statement for its 2014 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 28, 2014 and certain of Actavis' Current Reports on Form 8-K. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus filed with the above-referenced registration statement on Form S-4 and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available.

CONTACTS:

Investors:
Lisa DeFrancesco
(862) 261-7152

Media:
Charlie Mayr David Belian
(862) 261-8030 (862) 261-8141

SOURCE Actavis plc

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