FX.co ★ European Commission Approves Proposed Acquisition Of Viatris By Cooper Consumer Health

The European Commission has given conditional approval for the acquisition of Viatris Inc. by Cooper Consumer Health S.A.S., a firm owned by CVC Capital Partners.

The transaction is anticipated to be finalized by early July 2024, according to Viatris.

The Commission determined that the merger would have lessened competition in specific pharmaceutical markets, resulting in elevated combined market shares and high concentration levels.

As of now, Viatris's stock is trading up by 0.68 percent, reaching $10.38 on the Nasdaq.