Deutsche Bank 'warming up' to Valeant storyIn a research note titled "Warming up to VRX," Deutsche Bank analyst Gregg Gilbert says that while Valeant Pharmaceuticals is "not out of the woods," the worst fears may be subsiding. The analyst continues to view the company's near-term setup as "encouraging." Valeant's 2017 outlook seems reachable, asset sales in the near- and medium-term seem likely, and the recent refinancing provided more time and flexibility for the company to deal with its issues, Gilbert tells investors. He also believes the worst case for Xifaxan of near-term generic competition "seems to be off the table for now." The analyst keeps a Hold rating on Valeant with an $18 price target. The drugmaker closed yesterday up 22c to $13.47. |