Piper Jaffray says that while a potential acquisition of Mylan (MYL) by Teva (TEVA) would bring major cost synergies and meaningful earnings accretion, it would not significantly improve the limited visibility on long-term top-line and earnings growth for Teva. Piper sees more strategic sense in Teva acquiring Perrigo (PRGO). Such a deal would drive multiple expansion for Teva since Perrigo's Consumer Health and Nutritionals businesses can offer a "much higher level of visibility on robust long-term earnings growth" than what Mylan can offer Teva, Piper tells investors today. The firm reiterates a Neutral rating on shares of Teva.

Perrigo announced that pharmaceutical company Esteve Healthcare has signed a binding offer to acquire Perrigo's HRA Pharma Rare Diseases business for a total consideration of up to EUR 275M, consisting of an upfront cash payment of EUR 190M and up to EUR 85M in potential earnout payments based on the Rare Diseases business achieving certain sales milestones. Following the information and consultation process with HRA Pharma Works Council in France, Perrigo would be able to exercise the put option granted by Esteve and enter into a definitive agreement with Esteve for the sale of the Rare Diseases business. The proposed final transaction is expected to close during the third quarter of 2024, subject to the satisfaction of the HRA Works Council consultation and customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals.