Collegium to buy AZSTARYS ADHD medicine from Corium for $650 million in cash
Collegium Pharmaceutical agreed to acquire the AZSTARYS ADHD medicine business from Corium Therapeutics for $650 million in cash, with up to $135 million more in milestone payments. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026 and will be funded with cash on hand and a $300 million delayed draw term loan. The company expects the deal to be immediately accretive to adjusted EBITDA and net leverage of about two times at closing, so shareholders will face a large cash outlay and new debt tied to the company's projections.
Key points
- Purchase price of $650 million in cash at closing, plus up to $135 million in milestone payments tied to commercial and regulatory goals
- Funded by existing cash on hand and a $300 million delayed draw term loan at SOFR plus 3.25% at closing
- AZSTARYS expected to generate over $50 million in second half 2026 pro forma net revenue, per the press release
- Closing expected in the second quarter of 2026; Collegium would pay a $24 million termination fee in specified circumstances
The filing
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