Sun Pharma Extends Tender Offer For Taro Pharma

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries said that its subsidiary Alkaloida Chemical Company extended the expiration date of the tender offer to acquire all outstanding ordinary shares of Taro Pharmaceutical Industries till 5:00 p.m., New York City time, December 19, 2008 unless further extended or earlier terminated.

The company said that the tender offer was extended to comply with a continuing order issued by the supreme court of Israel temporarily prohibiting the closing of the offer until the supreme court issues a decision on the appeal of the litigation commenced against Alkaloida and its affiliates by Taro and certain of its Directors.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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