Redemption of All of Salix's Outstanding 6.00% Senior Notes due 2021
LAVAL, Quebec, April 1, 2015 /CNW/ -- Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. ("Salix"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE: VRX) (TSX:VRX), today announced that it will redeem all of the outstanding $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 6.00% Senior Notes due 2021, CUSIP Nos. 795435AF3, U8639TAA3 (the "Notes") pursuant to two redemptions. On May 1, 2015, Salix will redeem $262,500,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes, and on May 4, 2015, Salix will redeem the remaining $487,500,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes.
On April 1, 2015, copies of the irrevocable notices of redemption with respect to the Notes were mailed to record holders of the Notes by U.S. Bank National Association, 214 N. Tryon Street, 27th Floor, Charlotte, NC 28202, as trustee under the indenture governing the Notes. In connection with the mailing of the notices of redemption, Salix has satisfied and discharged the indenture governing the Notes.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
About Valeant
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE/TSX:VRX) is a multinational specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of pharmaceutical products primarily in the areas of dermatology, eye health, neurology, and branded generics. More information about Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. can be found at www.valeant.com.
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