M&A Deal Summary

Assertio Acquires Spectrum Pharmaceuticals

On April 25, 2023, Assertio acquired life science company Spectrum Pharmaceuticals for 248M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Assertio’s 3rd transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Assertio’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Assertio’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Assertio’s 1st transaction in Massachusetts.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2023-04-25
Target Spectrum Pharmaceuticals
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Assertio
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 248M USD
Advisor(s) Guggenheim Securities (Financial)
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher (Legal)

Target

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing drug products with a primary focus in oncology and hematology. Spectrum Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1987 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Buyer

Assertio

Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 1995
Sector Life Science
Employees53
Revenue 152M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Assertio is a pharmaceutical company focused on products to treat pain and other central nervous system (CNS) conditions. Assertio was founded in 1995 and is based in Lake Forest, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector (Life Science) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Massachusetts) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 4
Year (2023) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
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