Botox King Swings Back at "Unsustainable" Acquirer

By Dave Williamson and Michael Douglass – May 16, 2014 at 2:03PM

NYSE: BHC

Bausch Health Companies

Market Cap

$3B

Today's Change

(0.35%) $0.03

Current Price

$8.56

Price as of April 24, 2024, 4:00 p.m. ET

Valeant needs to sharpen its spears to hunt Allergan.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals (BHC 0.35%) is on the hunt again, and its latest target is Botox king Allergan (NYSE: AGN).

Like many would-be acquisitions, Allergan isn't going down without a fight. Taking the position that Valeant's offer not only undervalues its business but it is too risky for shareholders given the "unsustainability of Valeant's business model." Ouch!

In this episode of "Market Checkup," Motley Fool health-care analysts David Williamson and Michael Douglass discuss Valeant's latest offer, why Allergan finds it offensive, and what is next for shareholders.

Also stay tuned for Michael's in-depth interview with Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst Brendan Mathews on Valeant and why investors need to get excited about this unique pharma stock.

David Williamson and Michael Douglass have no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.