Xeris Pharmaceuticals Announces Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm, ISS, Recommends Xeris Stockholders Vote “FOR” the Transaction With Strongbridge Biopharma
Urges stockholders to vote “FOR” all transaction-related proposals at the Xeris special meeting to be held virtually on
“We are pleased that ISS supports our Board’s recommendation to vote “FOR” the acquisition of Strongbridge. In its report, ISS recognizes the valuation, strategic rationale, and synergies of the combination,” said
In making its recommendation, ISS noted1:
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The deal is expected to deliver
$50 million in annual cost savings, diversify the company’s revenue stream and development pipeline, and may lead to lower cost of capital in the future. -
Of particular note, Xeris expects that its endocrinology-focused commercial infrastructure will deliver a rapid launch of RECORLEV®, if approved by the FDA (a decision is expected by
January 1, 2022 ).
As previously announced on
A special meeting of stockholders is scheduled for
For more information on Xeris’ proposed transaction with Strongbridge, please visit a joint transaction website at www.XerisStrongbridge.com.
Additional information
If stockholders have any questions about the transaction or the special meeting, or need to obtain copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus, proxy card or any documents, or how to vote Xeris shares, please call Xeris’ proxy solicitor:
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Stockholders may call toll free: 877.750.9499
Banks and Brokers may call collect: 212.750.5833
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About
Xeris (Nasdaq: XERS) is a pharmaceutical company delivering innovative solutions to simplify the experience of administering important therapies that people rely on every day around the world.
With a novel technology platform that enables ready-to-use, room-temperature stable formulations of injectable drug, the company is advancing a portfolio of solutions in various therapeutic categories, including its first commercial product, Gvoke® in the
Xeris is headquartered in
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No Profit Forecast/Asset Valuations
No statement in this communication is intended to constitute a profit forecast for any period, nor should any statements be interpreted to mean that earnings or earnings per share will necessarily be greater or lesser than those for the relevant preceding financial periods for Strongbridge, Xeris or
Responsibility Statement Required by the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover Rules 2013 (the “Irish Takeover Rules”)
The directors of Xeris accept responsibility for the information contained in this communication. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the Xeris directors (who have taken all reasonable care to ensure that such is the case) the information contained in this communication is in accordance with the facts and does not omit anything likely to affect the import of such information.
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Rules, if any person is, or becomes, ‘interested’ (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of ‘relevant securities’ of Strongbridge or Xeris, all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of Strongbridge or Xeris (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such ‘relevant securities’) must be publicly disclosed by not later than
Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Irish Takeover Rules, all ‘dealings’ in ‘relevant securities’ of Strongbridge by Xeris or ‘relevant securities’ of Xeris by Strongbridge, or by any party acting in concert with either of them, must also be disclosed by no later than 12 noon (
A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose ‘relevant securities’ ‘dealings’ should be disclosed, can be found on the Irish Takeover Panel’s website at www.irishtakeoverpanel.ie.
‘Interests in securities’ arise, in summary, when a person has long economic exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an ‘interest’ by virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.
Terms in single quotation marks are defined in the Irish Takeover Rules, which can also be found on the Irish Takeover Panel’s website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required to disclose a dealing under Rule 8, please consult the Irish Takeover Panel’s website at www.irishtakeoverpanel.ie or contact the
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Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
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312-736-1237
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