October 07, 2011 15:39 ET
Paladin Labs Completes Acquisition of Labopharm
MONTREAL, CANADA--(Marketwire - Oct. 7, 2011) - Paladin Labs Inc. (TSX:PLB), a leading Canadian specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of all of the outstanding common shares of Labopharm Inc. For full details of this transaction, refer to the August 17, 2011 press release.
"The acquisition of Labopharm will add to our top line, through the addition of established international revenue streams, and will provide us the opportunity to build upon our existing operational capabilities. Moreover, Labopharm's worldwide partnerships provide us with an exciting opportunity to continue cultivating important relationships internationally," stated Mark Beaudet, interim President & CEO of Paladin Labs Inc.
About Paladin Labs Inc.
Paladin Labs Inc., headquartered in Montreal, Canada, is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring or in-licensing innovative pharmaceutical products for the Canadian and world markets. With this strategy, a focused national sales team and proven marketing expertise, Paladin has evolved into one of Canada's leading specialty pharmaceutical companies. Paladin's shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol PLB. For more information about Paladin, please visit the Company's web site at [ www.paladinlabs.com ].
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