M&A
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HARROW, INC. (HROW): M&A transaction — Harrow closes $130M acquisition of five branded ophthalmic products from Novartis
HARROW, INC.
- Paid $130M at closing for U.S. rights to ILEVRO, NEVANAC, VIGAMOX, MAXIDEX, TRIESENCE; up to $45M milestone for Triesence.
- Funded with $59.75M senior secured loan, stock sale ($22.6M net), $40.25M 11.875% notes due 2027, and cash.
- Expects ~6-month transition; Novartis continues selling, transfers net profit to Harrow; NDAs to transfer.
- Reaffirms 2023 guidance: net revenue $135-143M, adjusted EBITDA $44-50M; expects growth in 2024 and beyond.
- Products expected immediately accretive.