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Medicis Pharmaceutical Acquires Graceway Pharmaceuticals

On November 20, 2011, Medicis Pharmaceutical acquired life science company Graceway Pharmaceuticals for 455M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Medicis Pharmaceutical’s 2nd transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Medicis Pharmaceutical’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Medicis Pharmaceutical’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Medicis Pharmaceutical’s 1st transaction in Tennessee.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2011-11-20
Target Graceway Pharmaceuticals
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Medicis Pharmaceutical
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 455M USD

Target

Graceway Pharmaceuticals

Bristol, Tennessee, United States
Graceway Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Graceway), headquartered in Bristol, Tennessee, is a pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, in-licensing, and developing branded prescription pharmaceutical products.

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Buyer

Medicis Pharmaceutical

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Category Company
Founded 1987
Sector Life Science
Employees646
DESCRIPTION

Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation is a pharmaceutical company in the United States focusing primarily on the treatment of dermatological and aesthetic conditions.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Life Science M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 3
State: Tennessee M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2011 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-06-16 LipoSonix

California, United States

LipoSonix is developing technology for noninvasive cosmetic surgery applications. LipoSonix was acquired by Medicis Pharmaceutical.

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