Endo Announces Termination Of HSR Act Waiting Period In Connection With Its Proposed Acquisition Of Par Pharmaceutical

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Sep 25, 2015, 06:00 ET

DUBLIN, Sept. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Endo International plc (NASDAQ: ENDP) (TSX: ENL) today announced that on September 24, 2015, it received notice of termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission in connection with Endo's previously announced acquisition of Par Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc. As a result, all closing conditions relating to the Par acquisition have been satisfied and the parties will promptly proceed with the closing pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement.

About Endo International plc

Endo International plc is a global specialty pharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives while creating shareholder value. Endo develops, manufactures, markets and distributes quality branded pharmaceutical and generic pharmaceutical products as well as over-the-counter medications though its operating companies. Endo has global headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and U.S. headquarters in Malvern, PA. Learn more at www.endo.com.

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