Shire to acquire NPS Pharmaceuticals for $5.2 billion

11:15 AM, 12th January 2015

DUBLIN, IRELAND/BEDMINSTER, US: Shire plc and NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc announced that the companies have entered into a merger agreement pursuant to which Shire will acquire all the outstanding shares of NPS Pharma for $46.00 per share in cash, for a total consideration of approximately $5.2 billion. Shire will accelerate the growth of NPS Pharma’s innovative portfolio through its market expertise in gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, core capabilities in rare disease patient management, and global footprint. The transaction has been approved unanimously by the Boards of Directors of both Shire and NPS Pharma. The $46.00 per share price in the transaction represents a 51 per cent premium to NPS Pharma’s unaffected share price of $30.47 on 16 December 2014.

“The acquisition of NPS Pharma is a significant step in advancing Shire’s strategy to become a leading biotechnology company. With our global strength and expertise in both rare diseases and GI, Shire is uniquely positioned to drive the continued success of GATTEX/REVESTIVE, and, if approved, commercialize NPS Pharma’s pipeline compound NATPARA/NATPAR. We look forward to accelerating the growth of the NPS Pharma portfolio based on our proven track record of maximizing value from acquired assets and commercial execution. The NPS Pharma organization will be a welcome addition to Shire as we continue to help transform the lives of patients with rare diseases,” said Flemming Ornskov, Chief Executive Officer, Shire.

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