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Alkermes plc. (ALKS): M&A transaction — Alkermes completes spin-off of oncology business into Mural; raises 2023 guidance
Alkermes plc.
- On Nov 15, 2023, distributed 1 Mural share for every 10 Alkermes shares; MURA begins trading Nov 16.
- FY2023 GAAP net income guidance raised to $250M–$280M from $225M–$265M; diluted EPS $1.46–$1.63.
- Non-GAAP net income guidance raised to $270M–$300M from $230M–$270M; diluted EPS $1.57–$1.75.
- Alkermes capitalized Mural with $275M cash; now a pure-play neuroscience company.
- Operating expenses expected to drop ~$20M in last six weeks of 2023 due to separation.