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Revance Therapeutic stock downgraded as merger deal severely devalued

EditorAhmed Abdulazez Abdulkadir
Published 09/12/2024, 16:40
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Investors and industry observers are now looking forward to the conclusion of this transaction, which is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2025. While the company maintains a strong current ratio of 4.12, indicating solid short-term liquidity, InvestingPro data suggests the company remains unprofitable with analysts not anticipating profitability this year. The market is awaiting the closure of what has been described as a disappointing period for Revance Therapeutics (NASDAQ:RVNC).

The revised price target comes after Revance Therapeutics and Crown Laboratories reached a new agreement on their merger, which now values the acquisition at a significantly reduced price of $3.10 per share, a sharp decrease from the initial offer of $6.66 per share. This reduction reflects a series of challenges the company faced, including a problematic launch of their product Daxxify, which led to damaged business relationships and reputational harm.

The situation for Revance was further complicated by a merger announcement made when the company's share prices were near all-time lows, which subsequently led to allegations of contract breach with their partner Teoxane. Although a settlement with Teoxane was reached, the terms of the agreement have altered the anticipated future profitability and cash flow projections for Revance.

Investors and industry observers are now looking forward to the conclusion of this transaction, which is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2025. While the company maintains a strong current ratio of 4.12, indicating solid short-term liquidity, InvestingPro data suggests the company remains unprofitable with analysts not anticipating profitability this year. The market is awaiting the closure of what has been described as a disappointing period for Revance Therapeutics.

Investors and industry observers are now looking forward to the conclusion of this transaction, which is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2025. While the company maintains a strong current ratio of 4.12, indicating solid short-term liquidity, InvestingPro data suggests the company remains unprofitable with analysts not anticipating profitability this year. The market is awaiting the closure of what has been described as a disappointing period for Revance Therapeutics.

In other recent news, biopharmaceutical company Revance Therapeutics has made several important announcements.

The company has repeatedly delayed the commencement of a tender offer for its outstanding common stock shares, with the latest proposed date set for December 9. These delays are due to ongoing discussions with Crown Laboratories and Reba Merger Sub, collectively known as the Buyer Parties, which may lead to changes in the offer's terms.

Revance Therapeutics has also reported a 20% increase in total net revenue, reaching $65.4 million, primarily due to increased unit sales and a rise in net product revenue in its aesthetics division. Additionally, the company's product, DaxibotulinumtoxinA for Injection, has received approval from China's National Medical (TASE:PMCN) Products Administration, marking a significant expansion into the Chinese market.

Revance is currently undergoing a merger with Crown Laboratories, a private global skincare company, in a deal valued at approximately $924 million. However, this proposed merger has led to downgrades of Revance's stock rating by William Blair and Stifel to Market Perform and Hold, respectively, while Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) maintains a Neutral rating on Revance shares.

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