Assertio Holdings Files Preliminary Recommendation for Zydus Acquisition at $23.50/Share Cash

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Assertio Holdings filed a preliminary recommendation statement for its acquisition by Zydus Worldwide DMCC for $23.50 per share in an all-cash tender offer, superseding a previous agreement.

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• Definitive Acquisition Agreement

  Assertio Holdings, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Zydus Worldwide DMCC.

• All-Cash Tender Offer

  Zydus will acquire all outstanding shares of Assertio common stock for $23.50 per share in cash through a tender offer.

• Board Recommendation

  This Schedule 14D-9 filing serves as a preliminary communication regarding the board's recommendation for the proposed acquisition.

• Supersedes Previous Deal

  This acquisition by Zydus at $23.50 per share supersedes the prior amended merger agreement with Garda Therapeutics for $21.00 per share.

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This filing is a preliminary Solicitation/Recommendation Statement related to the definitive agreement for Zydus Worldwide DMCC to acquire Assertio Holdings. It confirms the all-cash offer of $23.50 per share, which represents a significant premium over the prior acquisition agreement with Garda Therapeutics and is slightly above the current trading price. This formal communication is a critical step in the tender offer process, signaling the board's support for the acquisition.