Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Completes Acquisition of Allos Therapeutics; Effective and Swift Integration Expected to Result In Significant Synergies
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HENDERSON, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS: SPPI), a biotechnology company with
fully integrated commercial and drug development operations with a
primary focus in hematology and oncology today announced the successful
completion of the acquisition of Allos Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGS:
ALTH) (Allos), on September 5, 2012 through a "short-form" merger of
Sapphire Acquisition Sub, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spectrum,
with and into Allos with Allos surviving the merger and continuing as a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Spectrum.
Immediately prior to the merger, Spectrum successfully completed its
cash tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of common
stock of Allos. Based on information provided by the depository for the
tender offer, a total of 96,259,850 shares were validly tendered and not
withdrawn at the expiration of the tender offer (including 2,368,421
shares tendered pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures set forth
in the Offer to Purchase), representing approximately 89.98% of the
outstanding shares of Allos common stock (or approximately 87.77% of
such outstanding shares if none of the shares tendered pursuant to the
guaranteed delivery procedures are actually delivered). Pursuant to the
terms of the tender offer, Spectrum has accepted for payment all shares
validly tendered and not validly withdrawn during the offering period,
and has paid an amount equal to the aggregate consideration for all such
shares to the depositary for the tender offer, to be disbursed to the
Allos stockholders in accordance with the terms of the tender offer.
In order to effect the short-form merger and acquire 100% of the common
stock of Allos, Spectrum exercised its "top-up" option, pursuant to the
terms of the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as
of April 4, 2012, among Spectrum, Allos and Sapphire Acquisition Sub,
Inc., to purchase shares directly from Allos in an amount sufficient to
enable Spectrum to acquire the remaining outstanding shares of Allos. As
a result of the merger, all outstanding shares of common stock of Allos,
other than shares held by Spectrum, Sapphire Acquisition Sub, Inc.,
Allos or its subsidiaries or shares held by Allos' stockholders who have
and validly exercise appraisal rights under Delaware law, will be
canceled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment in an
amount equal to the same offer price per share of $1.82 in cash, without
interest and less any applicable withholding taxes, that was paid in the
offer. September 5, 2012 was the last day that shares of Allos common
stock trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.
"The completion of the Allos acquisition is a major milestone for
Spectrum, meaningfully diversifying our revenues and bringing together
programs and products that we believe will have significant synergies,
both in the very near term and over ensuing years," stated Rajesh C.
Shrotriya, MD, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals. "We have had several months to prepare for
this, and our integration plan is designed to be effective and swift. We
will provide further updates on the acquisition and integration at
upcoming investor conferences."
About Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals is a leading biotechnology company focused on
acquiring, developing, and commercializing drug products, with a primary
focus in oncology and hematology. Spectrum markets three oncology drugs
─ FUSILEV® (levoleucovorin) for Injection in the U.S.; FOLOTYN®
(pralatrexate injection), also marketed in the U.S.; and ZEVALIN®
(ibritumomab tiuxetan) Injection for intravenous use, for which the
Company has worldwide marketing rights. Spectrum's strong track record
in in-licensing and acquiring differentiated drugs, and expertise in
clinical development have generated a robust, diversified, and growing
pipeline of product candidates in advanced-stage Phase 2 and Phase 3
studies. More information on Spectrum is available at www.sppirx.com.
About ZEVALIN® and the ZEVALIN Therapeutic Regimen
ZEVALIN (ibritumomab tiuxetan) injection for intravenous use is
indicated for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory,
low-grade or follicular B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). ZEVALIN is
also indicated for the treatment of patients with previously untreated
follicular non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma who achieve a partial or complete
response to first-line chemotherapy.
ZEVALIN is a CD20-directed radiotherapeutic antibody. The ZEVALIN
therapeutic regimen consists of two components: rituximab, and
Yttrium-90 (Y-90) radiolabeled ZEVALIN for therapy. ZEVALIN builds on
the combined effect of a targeted biologic monoclonal antibody augmented
with the therapeutic effects of a beta-emitting radioisotope.
Important ZEVALIN® Safety Information
Deaths have occurred within 24 hours of rituximab infusion, an essential
component of the ZEVALIN therapeutic regimen. These fatalities were
associated with hypoxia, pulmonary infiltrates, acute respiratory
distress syndrome, myocardial infarction, ventricular fibrillation, or
cardiogenic shock. Most (80%) fatalities occurred with the first
rituximab infusion. ZEVALIN administration can result in severe and
prolonged cytopenias in most patients. Severe cutaneous and
mucocutaneous reactions, some fatal, can occur with the ZEVALIN
therapeutic regimen.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNINGS, for
ZEVALIN and rituximab. Full prescribing information for ZEVALIN can be
found at www.ZEVALIN.com.
About FOLOTYN®
FOLOTYN (pralatrexate injection), a folate analogue metabolic inhibitor,
was discovered by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, SRI
International and Southern Research Institute and developed by Allos
Therapeutics. In September 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) granted accelerated approval for FOLOTYN for use as a single agent
for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory PTCL. This
indication is based on overall response rate. Clinical benefit such as
improvement in progression-free survival or overall survival has not
been demonstrated. FOLOTYN has been available to patients in the U.S.
since October 2009. An updated analysis of data from PROPEL, the pivotal
study of FOLOTYN in patients with relapsed or refractory PTCL, was
published in the March 20, 2011 issue of the Journal of Clinical
Oncology. FOLOTYN has patent protection through 2017 and potentially
through July 2022, assuming a five-year patent term extension through
the Hatch-Waxman Act. Please see full Prescribing Information for
FOLOTYN at www.FOLOTYN.com.
Important FOLOTYN® Safety Information
Warnings and Precautions
FOLOTYN may suppress bone marrow function, manifested by
thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and anemia. Monitor blood counts and omit
or modify dose for hematologic toxicities.
Mucositis may occur. If greater-than or equal to Grade 2 mucositis is
observed, omit or modify dose. Patients should be instructed to take
folic acid and receive vitamin B12 to potentially reduce
treatment-related hematological toxicity and mucositis.
Fatal dermatologic reactions may occur. Dermatologic reactions may be
progressive and increase in severity with further treatment. Patients
with dermatologic reactions should be monitored closely, and if severe,
FOLOTYN should be withheld or discontinued. Tumor lysis syndrome may
occur. Monitor patients and treat if needed.
FOLOTYN can cause fetal harm. Women should avoid becoming pregnant while
being treated with FOLOTYN and pregnant women should be informed of the
potential harm to the fetus.
Use caution and monitor patients when administering FOLOTYN to patients
with moderate to severe renal function impairment.
Elevated liver function test abnormalities may occur and require
monitoring. If liver function test abnormalities are greater-than or
equal to Grade 3, omit or modify dose.
Adverse Reactions
The most common adverse reactions were mucositis (70%), thrombocytopenia
(41%), nausea (40%), and fatigue (36%). The most common serious adverse
events are pyrexia, mucositis, sepsis, febrile neutropenia, dehydration,
dyspnea, and thrombocytopenia.
Use in Specific Patient Population
Nursing mothers should be advised to discontinue nursing or the drug,
taking into consideration the importance of the drug to the mother.
Drug Interactions
Co-administration of drugs subject to renal clearance (e.g., probenecid,
NSAIDs, and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) may result in delayed renal
clearance.
Please see FOLOTYN® Full Prescribing Information at www.FOLOTYN.com.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding
future events of Spectrum Pharmaceuticals and Allos Therapeutics that
involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially. These statements are based on management's current
beliefs and expectations. Such forward-looking statements include
statements regarding the success and strategic fit of the proposed
combination of Spectrum Pharmaceuticals and Allos Therapeutics and the
ability of Spectrum Pharmaceuticals to successfully integrate Allos
Therapeutics. These forward-looking statements will depend on Spectrum
Pharmaceuticals' and Allos Therapeutics' ability to identify, acquire,
develop and commercialize a broad and diverse pipeline of late-stage
clinical and commercial products, and to leverage the expertise of
partners and employees around the world to assist us in the execution of
our combined strategy. The forward-looking statements contained
in this document are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause
actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks
and uncertainties are discussed in documents filed with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission by Allos Therapeutics, including the
solicitation/recommendation statement, as well as the tender offer
statement (including an offer to purchase, letter of transmittal, and
related tender offer documents) that have been filed by Spectrum
Pharmaceuticals and Sapphire Acquisition Sub, Inc.
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals and Allos Therapeutics do not plan to update
any such forward-looking statements and expressly disclaim any duty to
update the information contained in this press release except as
required by law.
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals
Shiv Kapoor, 702-835-6300
Vice
President, Strategic Planning & Investor Relations
InvestorRelations@sppirx.com
Source: Spectrum Pharmaceuticals
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