M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.60
Amgen-Horizon deal TRO extended to Oct 31; FTC injunction hearing set Sept 11
AMGEN INC
- Court granted revised stipulated TRO extending the block on closing to Oct 31, 2023 or 2 business days after ruling on FTC injunction.
- Evidentiary hearing on FTC's request for preliminary injunction scheduled to begin Sept 11, 2023.
- If court denies FTC's injunction, Amgen expects the acquisition could close by mid-December 2023.
- FTC filed complaint May 16 seeking to enjoin the acquisition; initial TRO was set to expire Sept 15.