Friday, April 22, 2016

The stock of Concordia Healthcare soars on buyout report

Shares of Concordia Healthcare surged on the day of Thursday after Bloomberg reported that Blackstone Group was considering about acquiring the Canada-based firm.


The stock was up 25.05% before being halted for news pending.


Concordia later stated in a release it had formed a "special committee to review strategic alternatives." Such special committees are often, but not always, seen as a symptom that a company is up for sale.


Bloomberg stated, citing people close to the matter, that talks between the 2 companies were at an early stage, adding that a deal may not happen.


Concordia's stock has fallen nearly 60% in the past year, and more than 25%  in 2016.

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