AmerisourceBergen (ABC) Completes Canadian Pharma Distribution Divestiture; Sees Adjustments

June 3, 2013 7:57 AM EDT
AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC) has completed the divestiture of its Canadian pharmaceutical distribution business, AmerisourceBergen Canada Corporation (ABCC). As previously announced, the business has been sold to Kohl & Frisch Limited, a Canadian-owned national full-line distributor. AmerisourceBergen will retain its Canadian specialty business.

In the quarter ended March 31, 2013, the Company recorded an estimated loss on sale and other impairment charges of $161.7 million, which is subject to post closing purchase price adjustments. The Company expects to finalize these adjustments with Kohl & Frisch Limited during the quarter ending September 30, 2013. The results of operations of ABCC, and the loss on sale and impairment charges are reported in discontinued operations.


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