Alkermes plc has completed its acquisition of Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc, adding Avadel’s FDA-approved product, LUMRYZ®, to its portfolio and expanding its presence in the sleep medicine market. The deal is supported by approximately $775 million in cash and $1.525 billion in term loans due in 2031. Alkermes expects to pay down the debt quickly with business cash flows and plans to provide 2026 financial expectations for the combined organization in February 2026. The company will record $40 million in transaction-related costs and approximately $180 million in LUMRYZ inventory fair value step-up in 2026. Alkermes highlighted the acquisition as a significant step in its strategy to accelerate growth in sleep medicine and strengthen its commercial capabilities.
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