DUBLIN, July 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
- Advances Endo's transformation into a leading global specialty healthcare company
- Establishes a platform for growth in key Latin American emerging markets
- Norbert Oppitz appointed Regional President, Latin America, Africa and Export Markets
Endo International plc (NASDAQ: ENDP) (TSX: ENL) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Grupo Farmaceutico Somar® (Somar), a leading, privately owned specialty pharmaceuticals company based in Mexico City. The combination of Somar and Endo advances Endo's position as a leading global specialty healthcare company. It also establishes a platform for growth in key emerging markets in Latin America. Endo will leverage its global resources along with Somar's proven commercial organization and scalable manufacturing facilities to take full advantage of Somar's robust portfolio of current products and pipeline of over 60 new products that are expected to launch over the next three years.
Additionally, Endo has appointed Norbert Oppitz as regional president, Latin America, Africa and Export Markets, effective October 1, 2014. In this capacity, Mr. Oppitz will assume responsibility for Endo's business in Mexico, including Somar, as well as provide oversight for Endo's investment in Litha Healthcare, based in South Africa. He brings to Endo a wealth of global pharmaceutical leadership experience and industry expertise, having overseen the growth and development of businesses for nearly 25 years in Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa. Most recently, Mr. Oppitz held the leadership position of SVP Latin America for Takeda Pharmaceuticals. In his new role with Endo, Mr. Oppitz will report to Rajiv De Silva, Endo's president and chief executive officer.
"The successful acquisition of Somar supports our strategy for growth and creates a substantial presence for Endo in the exciting and growing Latin American market," said Rajiv De Silva, president and CEO of Endo. "Together with the addition of Norbert to our leadership team I believe we are well positioned to meet the evolving needs of the patients we serve while creating value for our shareholders."
About Endo International plc
Endo International plc is a global specialty healthcare company focused on improving patients' lives while creating shareholder value. Endo develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes quality branded pharmaceutical, generic and device products through its operating companies. Endo has global headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and U.S. headquarters in Malvern, PA. Learn more at www.endo.com.
About Grupo Farmaceutico Somar®
Somar, headquartered in Mexico City, is a leading pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and marketing high-quality generic, branded generic and over-the-counter products across key market segments in Mexico. Somar is an operating company of Endo International plc, a global specialty healthcare company focused on improving the lives of patients while creating value.
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