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Allergan became a part of the global biopharmaceutical company AbbVie
May 15, 2020

Allergan became a part of the global biopharmaceutical company AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company Abbvie, has recently announced that, on May 8th, 2020, its' acquisition of Allergan plc is officially finalized, meaning that all the processes, required for unifying the two companies, were successfully concluded.

"We are pleased to reach this important milestone for the Company, its employees, shareholders and the patients we serve," said Richard A. Gonzalez, chairman and chief executive officer, AbbVie. "Our new Allergan colleagues should be commended for all their efforts, along with those of our own employees, to achieve this turning point for our Company. The new AbbVie will be a well-diversified leader in many important therapeutic categories, with both on-market and pipeline assets, and our financial strength will allow us to continue to invest in innovative science and continue to serve unmet medical needs of patients that rely upon us. I am proud of both organizations and look forward to the opportunities ahead."

Allergan should contribute to AbbVie's existing business with its' knowledge and products on-market in the neuroscience and aesthetics business. The mentioned portfolio will be a great asset to AbbVie's existing business foundation, consisted of immunology, virology, hematology and neurology products.

Ljubiša Mitof-Višurski, General Manager for AbbVie Adriatic region, stated:

“AbbVie is excited to have completed the Allergan acquisition and we are enthusiastic about the potential of this merger for patients and healthcare providers. The acquisition enhances our ability to invest in promising and innovative science, as well as in our approach to patients, over the long-term in several areas of medical need.”

HR-ABBV-200007, svibanj 2020

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