UCB to Buy Epilepsy-Focused Zogenix In $1.9B Deal: See The Highlights


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Belgian-based UCB SA (OTC:UCBJF) has agreed to buy Zogenix Inc (NASDAQ:ZGNX), a U.S. maker of drugs to treat seizures and rare diseases, for $1.9 billion, expanding its portfolio to treat epilepsy.

  • Investors will get $26 in cash for every Zogenix share, plus a potential $2 per share payment if Zogenix's Fintepla drug gets regulatory approval for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome by the end of 2023. 
  • The initial payment is 66% higher than Tuesday's closing price of $15.64.
  • Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is an orphan disease that causes seizures. 
  • Related: Zogenix's Fintepla Shows Long-Term Seizure Frequency Reductions In Childhood Epilepsy.
  • Fintepla has already received regulatory approval in the U.S. and European Union for seizures caused by Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy.
  • UCB said it would finance the deal with cash and a new term loan. 
  • In addition to contributing to UCB's revenue growth after closing, the Zogenix deal is expected to be accretive to UCB's earnings from 2023 onwards.
  • Lazard and Barclays are UCB's financial advisors, while Bank of America Securities and SVB Leerink advised Zogenix.
  • Price Action: ZGNX shares surged 59.9% at $25.00 during the premarket session on the last check Wednesday.

27% profits every 20 days?

This is what Nic Chahine averages with his options buys. Not selling covered calls or spreads... BUYING options. Most traders don't even have a winning percentage of 27% buying options. He has an 83% win rate. Here's how he does it.


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