Endo Announces Departure of American Medical Systems President

CHADDS FORD, Pa., March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Endo (Nasdaq: ENDP) announced today that American Medical Systems' (AMS) Group President, Tony Bihl, will step down as head of the Endo devices operating company in July 2012. While the company has not named a successor, a comprehensive executive search has been initiated.

Mr. Bihl joined Endo as Group President in June 2011 with the acquisition of AMS and was named President and Chief Executive Officer of AMS in April 2008.

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Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. (Endo) is a US-based diversified healthcare company that is redefining healthcare value by finding solutions for the unmet needs of patients along care pathways for pain management, pelvic health, urology, endocrinology and oncology. Through our operating companies: AMS, Endo Pharmaceuticals, HealthTronics and Qualitest, Endo is dedicated to improving care through a combination of branded products, generics, devices, technology and services that creates maximum value for patients, providers and payers alike. Learn more at www.endo.com.

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