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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-063064"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ASRT"
cik: "0001808665"
company_name: "Assertio Holdings, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-05-18T13:23:36+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-18T13:25:16.782810+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 1.0
calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Assertio to be acquired by Zydus Worldwide for $23.50 per share in cash

## Summary
- Zydus Worldwide DMCC will acquire Assertio via tender offer at $23.50/share cash, followed by a merger.
- Tender offer commences May 18, 2026; closing subject to tender of majority of shares and regulatory approvals.
- Parent waived requirement for Assertio to commence a Note Offer for its 6.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027.
- Convertible Note holders will gain repurchase and conversion rights upon the fundamental change triggered by the merger.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-063064
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ASRT
- cik: 0001808665
- company_name: Assertio Holdings, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-05-18T13:23:36+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 1.0
- calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1808665/000110465926063064/0001104659-26-063064-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1808665/000110465926063064/tm2614909d2_8k.htm

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