Assertio Terminates Garda Agreement, Agrees To $166.4 Mln Acquisition By Zydus Worldwide DMCC

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2026.05.13 12:30
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Assertio Holdings, Inc. (ASRT) announced that Zydus Worldwide DMCC, a subsidiary of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., will acquire Assertio for approximately $166.4 million in cash, or $23.50 per share. This transaction, expected to close in Q2 2026, represents a 30.6% premium over a previous offer from Garda. Assertio's board deemed the Zydus offer a "Superior Proposal," leading to the termination of the Garda agreement. Following the acquisition, Assertio's stock will be delisted from Nasdaq.