September 10, 2008
Fresenius closes APP acquisition
Fresenius Kabi, a business segment of Fresenius SE, has completed the acquisition of APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
The acquisition is an important step in Fresenius Kabi's growth strategy. Through APP, Fresenius Kabi enters the U.S. pharmaceuticals market and achieves a leading position in the global I.V. generics industry.
Dr. Ulf Mark Schneider, Chairman of the Management Board of Fresenius SE, said: "We are pleased to be able to complete this major transaction in a very short time. Now we are focused on successfully integrating APP and further developing the business. Fresenius and APP share a deep commitment to highest-quality products and medical excellence."
The closing follows completion of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) review of the acquisition. The FTC granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act without conditions. Earlier, German antitrust authorities had also approved the transaction.
Fresenius Kabi had announced the agreement to acquire Schaumburg, Illinois-based APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc., on July 7, 2008.
Fresenius Group expects to consolidate APP Pharmaceuticals in its financial statements as of September 1, 2008.
This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Future results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, e.g. changes in business, economic and competitive conditions, regulatory reforms, results of clinical trials, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, uncertainties in litigation or investigative proceedings, and the availability of financing. This includes the risk that the transaction will not be consummated or on other terms. Neither Fresenius nor APP undertakes any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this release.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MERGER AND WHERE TO FIND IT
In connection with the proposed merger, Fresenius Kabi Pharmaceuticals Holding, Inc. and APP have filed relevant materials with the SEC, including a registration statement that contains a joint prospectus and information statement. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC, as well as any amendments or supplements to those documents, because they contain important information. Investors and security holders may obtain these documents free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Investors and security holders are urged to read the joint information statement/prospectus and the other relevant materials before making any investment decision with respect to the proposed merger.