Actavis Confirms Early Stage Discussions Regarding Potential Combination with Warner Chilcott plc

PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Actavis, Inc. (NYSE: ACT), a global specialty pharmaceutical leader, today confirmed that Actavis has entered into early stage discussions with Warner Chilcott plc (Nasdaq: WCRX) regarding a potential combination of the two companies.  Actavis further stated that no agreement has been reached and it does not intend to issue further comment regarding its business development initiatives. 

About Actavis, Inc.

Actavis, Inc. (NYSE: ACT) is a global, integrated specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and distributing generic, brand and biosimilar products.  The Company has global and U.S. headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey, USA, and international headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. 

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Statements contained in this press release that refer to Actavis' estimated or anticipated future results or other non-historical facts are forward-looking statements that reflect Actavis' current perspective of existing trends and information as of the date of this release. For instance, any statements in this press release concerning prospects related to Actavis' strategic initiatives, including a potential transaction with Warner Chilcott plc, are forward-looking statements. It is important to note that Actavis' goals and expectations are not predictions of actual performance. Actavis' performance, at times, will differ from its goals and expectations. Actual results may differ materially from Actavis' current expectations depending upon a number of factors affecting Actavis' business. These factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainty associated with pending strategic transactions; the difficulty of predicting the timing and outcome of business and corporate development efforts and activities and risks that such activities may not result in a transaction being consummated; the ability to recognize the anticipated synergies and benefits of any transaction; and such other risks and uncertainties detailed in Actavis' periodic public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to Actavis' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period March 31, 2013. Except as expressly required by law, Actavis disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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