DUBLIN, Ireland and IRVINE, Calif.— Actavis plc (NYSE: ACT) and Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Actavis will acquire Allergan for a combination of $129.22 in cash and 0.3683 Actavis shares for each share of Allergan common stock. Based on the closing price of Actavis shares on Nov. 14, 2014, the transaction is valued at approximately $66 billion, or $219 per Allergan share. The combination will create one of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies by sales revenue, with combined annual pro forma revenues of more than $23 billion anticipated in 2015.

The transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of Actavis and Allergan, and it is supported by the management teams of both companies. Actavis anticipates that the expected permanent financing structure, consisting of a combination of new equity and debt, will support an investment grade rating and provide long-term financing flexibility. This deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2015.

“This acquisition creates the fastest growing and most dynamic growth pharmaceutical company in global health care, making us one of the world’s top 10 pharmaceutical companies,” said Brent Saunders, CEO and president of Actavis. “We will establish an unrivaled foundation for long-term growth, anchored by leading, world-class blockbuster franchises and a premier late-stage pipeline that will accelerate our commitment to build an exceptional, sustainable portfolio. The combined company will have a strong balance sheet, growing product portfolios and broad commercial reach extending across 100 international markets. Our combined experienced management team is dedicated to driving strong organic growth while capturing synergies and maintaining a robust investment in strategically focused R&D.

“This is a financially compelling transaction. With pro forma revenues in excess of $23 billion anticipated in 2015, this combination doubles the revenue generated by our brands business and doubles the international revenue of the combined company. Management is committed to maximizing the potential for the combined company to drive industry-leading top and bottom line growth. With this combination, we plan to transform the growth profile of our pharmaceutical business and have the ability to generate organic revenue growth at a compound annual growth rate of at least 10 percent for the foreseeable future,” added Saunders.

“The combination is expected to generate strong free cash flow of more than $8 billion in 2016 and substantial growth thereafter, which will enable the rapid repayment of debt. We expect that the combination will result in double-digit accretion to non-GAAP earnings within the first 12 months,” Saunders said.

David E. I. Pyott, chairman and CEO of Allergan, said, “Today’s transaction provides Allergan stockholders with substantial and immediate value, as well as the opportunity to participate in the significant upside potential of the combined company. We are combining with a partner that is ideally suited to realize the full potential inherent in our franchise. Together with Actavis, we are poised to extend the Allergan growth story as part of a larger organization with a broad and balanced portfolio, a meaningful commitment to research and development, a strong pipeline and an unwavering focus on exceeding the expectations of patients and the medical specialists who treat them.

“I am thankful for the hard work and dedication of our employees, and I’m confident they will make many valuable contributions to the combined company. Looking to the immediate future, all of us at Allergan are excited to roll up our sleeves and work closely with the Actavis team to ensure a smooth transition.”

Paul Bisaro, executive chairman of Actavis, said, “This combination will greatly enhance our U.S. and international commercial opportunities. In the U.S., the combination makes us more relevant to an even broader group of physicians and customers. Overseas, it will enhance our commercial position, expand our portfolio and broaden our footprint in Canada, Europe and Southeast Asia and other high-value growth markets, including China, India, the Middle East and Latin America.”

The combined company will be led by Brent Saunders, CEO and president of Actavis, and Paul Bisaro will remain executive chairman of the board. The integration of the two companies will be led by the senior management teams of both companies, with integration planning to begin immediately in order to transition rapidly to a single company. Additionally, two members of the Allergan board of directors will be invited to join the Actavis board of directors following the completion of the transaction.

This follows an attempted hostile takeover of Allergan by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE/TSX: VRX) of Laval, Quebec. The attempted takeover began with an unsolicited proposal from Valeant during the second quarter of this year, followed by Valeant upping its bid in May 2014, and then increasing its offer again with a proposal directly to stockholders. The following month, Allergan rejected Valeant’s offers. At the end of October, Valeant announced that it was prepared to increase its offer to $200 per share to acquire Allergan.

J. Michael Pearson, chairman and CEO of Valeant, commented on today’s announcement, “We have seen the announcement that Allergan and Actavis have made, and while we will review any such agreement in determining our course of action, Valeant cannot justify to its own shareholders paying a price of $219 or more per share for Allergan.”