Early termination of HSR Act waiting period granted for Actavis’ acquisition of Allergan

Actavis and Allergan have announced that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has allowed early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act of 1976 waiting period with respect to Actavis’ pending acquisition of Allergan.The companies have set the close of business on Jan. 22 as the record date for determining shareholders that will be allowed to vote at their respective special meetings of shareholders, which will be held in connection with the pending acquisition, according to a press release.

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