Allergan and Pfizer in talks that could unite makers Botox and Viagra

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Allergan and Pfizer in talks that could unite makers Botox and Viagra



NEW YORK: -- The Irish-based group Allergan is in talks with Pfizer over a possible merger that would unite the US makers of Botox and Viagra – and create the world’s largest drugmaker.

Both stress no agreement has been reached and the discussions may lead to no deal at all.

If they did combine forces, the two would be worth over 300 billion dollars, overtaking Johnson & Johnson.

Shares in Allergan jumped by almost 10 percent on the reports.

Pfizer, based in New York and the maker of Viagra, has been looking to shift its tax base: Allergan’s Irish rate is far lower.

It’s thought an acquisition could also help possible plans to split its business into two divisions.


-- (c) Copyright Euronews 2015-10-30

[JetsetBkk]

A wrinkle free dong?

But, but... mine already is. Sometimes.

[sendintheclowns]

This is old hat; but: the greatest risk for the West's aging population is Alzheimers. But most of the research funds have been allocated to Viagra and Botox, by these 2 pharm Giants. At some point in time in the future most Westerners are going to be walking around with either hard on's or XXX boob jobs, but they won't remember what for.

[ALLSEEINGEYE]

There just isn't enough Viagra to make up for the damage that Botox can do.

[elgordo38]

Create the world's largest what? If you use them together do you get more enhanced performance?

[Trouble]

"Pfizer, based in New York and the maker of Viagra, has been looking to shift its tax base: Allergan’s Irish rate is far lower." Kind of tells you why American companies want to move to places with better tax rates.