According to Reuters, Impax Laboratories (IPXL) seeking alternative strategies

  • March 28, 2017

Generic drugmaker Impax Laboratories Inc (IPXL) has asked investment bank Morgan Stanley (MS) to help it conduct a strategic review, as it tries to cope with a tougher drug pricing environment, people familiar with the matter said.

Update(s):

September 21, 2017: Impax Laboratories Inc.(IPXL)   is in talks to combine with rival Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC as the companies seek to build strength in a challenging market for generic-drug makers.

October 16, 2017: Impax Laboratories Inc. (IPXL)  and Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC are close to agreement on a merger that would create the nation’s fifth-largest generic-drug company by revenue, according to people familiar with the matter.

October 17, 2017: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC and Impax Laboratories, Inc. (IPXL)  today announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination in an all-stock transaction. As a result of the transaction, Amneal Holdings members will own approximately 75% and Impax shareholders will own approximately 25% of the new company’s pro forma shares on an as converted basis.