M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.90
Viatris to acquire Pacira BioSciences for $36.50/share cash, $1.65B equity value
Pacira BioSciences, Inc.
- Viatris agreed to acquire Pacira for $36.50/share in cash, aggregate equity value $1.65B; tender offer to commence within 15 business days.
- Pacira generated approximately $746M total revenue and approximately $177M adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months ended June 30, 2026.
- Deal adds EXPAREL (bupivacaine liposome) and ZILRETTA (triamcinolone acetonide) non-opioid pain products; expected close by end of 2026.
- Viatris expects immediate accretion to guidance metrics; funded primarily from excess cash with remainder short-term borrowings; minimal impact on gross leverage ratio.
- Pacira would pay $62.0M termination fee if it accepts a superior offer; merger under Delaware Section 251(h), no shareholder vote required.