Amneal Files Definitive Proxy for Kashiv BioSciences Acquisition Shareholder Vote

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Amneal Pharmaceuticals has filed its definitive proxy statement for a special shareholder meeting to approve the acquisition of Kashiv BioSciences, a related-party transaction involving significant cash and stock consideration, aimed at expanding Amneal's biosimilars business.

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• Shareholder Meeting Scheduled

  A special meeting will be held on July 31, 2026, for shareholders to vote on the acquisition of Kashiv BioSciences and the related stock issuance.

• Acquisition Terms Finalized

  Amneal will acquire Kashiv for $375 million in cash and 28,942,108 shares of Class A common stock upfront, plus up to $350 million in regulatory milestone payments and a 12-year royalty on gross profits.

• Significant Dilution

  The issuance of 28,942,108 shares represents approximately 8.31% dilution to existing shareholders, occurring while the stock trades near its 52-week high.

• Related-Party Transaction

  Key Amneal executives and substantial shareholders have significant interests in Kashiv, necessitating approval by disinterested shareholders under Nasdaq rules.

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This definitive proxy statement details the terms for shareholders to vote on the acquisition of Kashiv BioSciences, a strategic move to expand Amneal's biosimilars portfolio. The transaction involves significant upfront cash and stock consideration, with additional contingent payments. The issuance of new shares will result in notable dilution for existing shareholders. The deal is a related-party transaction, requiring approval by disinterested shareholders, and comes as Kashiv faces "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue as a going concern, making this acquisition critical for Kashiv's future. The stock is currently trading near its 52-week high, which provides a favorable context for the equity issuance.