Akorn Exits Chapter 11 Protection After Completing Sale to Lenders
Akorn, a specialty pharmaceutical company, completed its sale to its term loan lenders and exited Chapter 11 protection.
Akorn, a specialty pharmaceutical company, completed its sale to its term loan lenders and exited Chapter 11 protection.
AlixPartners is serving as restructuring advisor, PJT Partners is serving as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis is serving as legal advisor to Akorn, which filed for voluntary protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Akorn entered into a $600 million term loan and up to $150 million of a revolver. JPMorgan served as administrative agent for both facilities. The financing supports Akorn’s acquisition of Hi-Tech.
Akorn and Hi-Tech Pharmacal entered into a definitive agreement under which Akorn will acquire Hi-Tech for $640 million in cash. JPMorgan committed the credit agreement consisting of a $600 million term loan and a $75 million revolver.