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Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announces definitive agreement to divest Ortho Dermatologics Division

Posted: 15 July 2011 | | No comments yet

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced a definitive agreement to divest the assets of its Ortho Dermatologics division…

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Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced a definitive agreement to divest the assets of its Ortho Dermatologics division in the U.S. to subsidiaries of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. for approximately $345 million in cash. The divestiture of Ortho Dermatologics’ assets includes prescription brands (RETIN-A MICRO®, ERTACZO® and RENOVA®) sold in the U.S.

The transaction is expected to close by year-end, subject to customary closing conditions.