Update on Proposed Acquisition of Grupo Somar
Procaps (NASDAQ: PROC) updates on its acquisition of Grupo Somar, initially set to close on October 14, 2022. A court in Mexico City issued an Embargo Precautorio affecting certain shares of Grupo Somar, causing delays. The company is exploring alternatives with sellers, although the timing for resolution remains uncertain and outside their control. Despite this setback, Procaps maintains that the acquisition's strategic rationale is attractive and anticipates potential synergies and growth opportunities once the Embargo is resolved.
- Strategic rationale for acquisition remains strong.
- Potential for synergies and accelerated growth in the Mexican market.
- Closing of the acquisition delayed due to Embargo Precautorio.
- Timing for resolution of the Embargo is uncertain.
MIAMI and BARRANQUILLA, Colo., Dec. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Procaps Group, S.A. (NASDAQ: PROC) (“Procaps” or the “Company”), a leading integrated LatAm healthcare and pharmaceutical conglomerate, announces an update on its previously reported definitive agreement, dated as of May 16, 2022 (the “SPA”), to acquire Grupo Somar (including Grupo Farmacéutico Somar, S.A.P.I de C.V., Química y Farmacia S.A. de C.V., Gelcaps Exportadora de Mexico S.A. de C.V. and related entities) from the sellers under the SPA (the “Sellers”).
As previously reported, the Company initially expected that the closing (the “Closing”) of the acquisition of Grupo Somar by the Company (the “Acquisition”) would occur on October 14, 2022; however, on October 13, 2022, the Company was informed by the Sellers that a condition to the Closing would purportedly not be satisfied. Specifically, the Company was informed by the Sellers that, on October 7, 2022, a court in Mexico City issued an Embargo Precautorio (the “Embargo”) affecting certain shares of capital stock of Grupo Somar in connection with a pending dispute that involves an investment by a fund managed by Advent International but that is otherwise unrelated to the Sellers, Grupo Somar, the Company, or the Acquisition. The timing for resolution of the Embargo is unclear, although the Sellers have represented that they continue to work diligently towards the accomplishment of that objective.
Accordingly, the Company does not expect that the Closing will occur in 2022. The Company continues to believe the strategic rationale for the Acquisition remains attractive and is discussing with the Sellers alternatives in connection with the Acquisition and its associated timing; however, the time required for resolution of the Embargo is uncertain, is not in the Company’s control, and could result in further delays or prevent the Closing.
About Procaps Group
Procaps (NASDAQ: PROC) is a leading developer of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical solutions, medicines, and hospital supplies that reach more than 50 countries in all five continents. Procaps has a direct presence in 13 countries in the Americas and more than 5,300 employees working under a sustainable model. Procaps develops, manufactures, and markets over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products, prescription pharmaceutical drugs (Rx), nutritional supplements, and high-potency clinical solutions.
For more information, visit www.procapsgroup.com or Procaps’ investor relations website investor.procapsgroup.com.
Investor Contact:
Melissa Angelini
ir@procapsgroup.com
+1 754 260-6476
investor.procapsgroup.com
Forward-Looking Statements
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