J & J wins $16.6 billion auction for Pfizer consumer-goods unit

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Johnson & Johnson of the United States is to acquire Pfizer Inc. also of the United States for $16.6 billion. The pharmaceutical house acquisition will increase Johnson & Johnson consumer-products base with the addition of Visine eye drops, Listerine mouthwash and Lubriderm skin cream.

Pfizer Inc., Johnson & Johnson, PFE, JNJ, Company overview

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Reckitt to buy cough-syrup firm

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UK household products company Reckitt Benckiser PLC has bought US cough medicine manufacturer Adams Respiratory Therapeutics Inc. for $2.3 bil. The deal, at $60 per share, represents a 37% premium and provides Reckitt Benckiser with an entry into the US market.

Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing, Soap, Cleaners, and Toilet Goods, Soaps & Detergents, United Kingdom, Soap and cleaning agents industry, Cleaning agents industry, Reckitt Benckiser PLC

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Barr to acquire Croatia's Pliva in a tie-up of generics makers

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Pliva DD of Croatia is to be acquired by Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. of the United States for $2.2 billion. Pliva DD is one of the major generic drug makers. Pliva DD share price is up 6.6 percent or $1.47 to $23.95 each on closing in London.

Croatia, BRL, Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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