Novo Nordisk Confirms Bid For Ablynx But Faces Rejection
Zacks Investment Research | Jan 08, 2018 09:58PM ET
Novo Nordisk (CO:NOVOb) (NYSE:NVO) confirmed that it has made a revised offer to buy Belgian biotech company — Ablynx NV — on Dec 22, for 2.6 billion euros ($3.1 billion). This includes a total cash consideration of EUR 28.00 per share and one Contingent Value Right ('CVR') with total potential cash payments over time of up to EUR 2.50 per share. The proposal values the Belgian company about 14% more than Novo Nordisk’s first proposal, which was made on Dec 7.
On Dec 7, Novo Nordisk first offered to acquire Ablynx in a deal worth EUR 26.75 per share in cash. However, the proposal was rejected by Ablynx's board of directors on Dec 14. On Dec 22, the company made a revised offer (as discussed above) but was again turned down by Ablynx's board the next day. In fact, the board of directors of Ablynx has so far declined to engage in any discussions despite Novo Nordisk’s repeated proposals.According to Ablynx, the proposal made by Novo Nordisk is not in the best interests of the former and fundamentally undervalues the company and its strong prospects for future growth.
While Ablynx soared above 45% on Jan 8 on takeout potential, Novo Nordiskslipped 0.09% on the same day.
Shares of Novo Nordiskhave have decreased 49.9% against the Zacks Investment Research
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