Globenewswireยท2025-07-28 12:25Core Viewpoint - Supernus Pharmaceuticals has announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act for its proposed acquisition of Sage Therapeutics, indicating progress towards completing the merger [1][3]. Acquisition Details - Supernus and Sage entered into a Merger Agreement on June 13, 2025, with the necessary premerger notifications filed with regulatory authorities shortly thereafter [2]. - The Offer to Purchase for Sage's outstanding shares is set at $8.50 per share in cash, plus a contingent value right (CVR) that could yield up to an additional $3.50 per share based on specific milestones [4]. Contingent Value Rights (CVR) - The CVR includes milestone payments contingent on the commercial success of the product ZURZUVAE, with payments structured as follows: - $0.50 per CVR upon the first commercial sale in Japan after regulatory approval by June 30, 2026 [5]. - $1.00 per CVR if net sales of ZURZUVAE reach $250 million in the U.S. by December 31, 2027 [6]. - $1.00 per CVR if net sales reach $300 million in the U.S. by December 31, 2028 [7]. - $1.00 per CVR if net sales reach $375 million in the U.S. by December 31, 2030 [8]. - The total maximum payout for each CVR is capped at $3.50, with no guarantee that any payments will be made [9][10]. Merger Completion - Upon completion of the Offer, Supernus plans to merge its wholly owned subsidiary with Sage, resulting in Sage becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Supernus [11]. - Shares not purchased in the Offer will be converted into the right to receive the Offer Price, and Sage's shares will be delisted from NASDAQ [11]. Advisory Information - Moelis & Company LLC is the exclusive financial advisor for Supernus, while Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC serves as the exclusive financial advisor for Sage [12].