CompletedHealthcare22 October 2025

Alkermes plc to acquire Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc

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Deal facts

Buyer
Alkermes plc
Target
Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc
Deal value
USD 21
Announced
22 October 2025
Status
Completed
Sector
Healthcare
Country
Ireland
Consideration
cash, earn-out
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Deal timeline

2 updates
  1. CompletedClosed

    Alkermes plc completes acquisition of Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc

    Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Term Loan Credit Facilities On February 12, 2026, in connection with the Acquisition (as defined below), Alkermes plc (the “Company”) entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), by and among Alkermes plc, as the TopCo Borrower, Alkermes, Inc., as the U.S. Borrower, Alkermes Finance LLC, as the U.S. Co-Borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank

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  2. Firm intention

    Alkermes plc firm intention to acquire Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc

    Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Amendment to Transaction Agreement On November 18, 2025 (the “Amendment Date”), Alkermes plc (“Alkermes” or the “Company”) and Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc (“Avadel”) entered into Amendment No. 1 (the “Amendment”) to the previously announced Transaction Agreement dated October 22, 2025 by and between Alkermes and Avadel (the “Original Transaction

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