Perrigo has completed its $1.55bn deal with private equity firm Altaris Capital Partners to divest its Rx prescription generics business, completing its transition to becoming a self-care consumer healthcare-focused company.
Perrigo Completes $1.5bn Rx Divestment
New Owner Altaris Capital Rebrands Prescription Unit As Padagis
Perrigo has completed the divestment of its Rx prescription generics business to Altaris Capital Partners for $1.55bn, completing its transition to become a self-care consumer healthcare-focused company. Altaris has rebranded the unit as Padagis.

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