ISTA (ISTA) to Continue Review of Strategic Options

January 30, 2012 8:37 AM EST
The Board of Directors of ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISTA) today reiterated its commitment to maximizing shareholder value and said it will continue its previously announced review of all strategic options available to the Company. The Board issued its statement in response to a press release from Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE: VRX) announcing that Valeant had withdrawn its unsolicited proposal to acquire ISTA.

ISTA's review of its strategic options, which the Company publicly announced on December 16, 2011, is advancing expeditiously and in a manner consistent with the Board's fiduciary responsibilities. ISTA is currently in dialogue with a number of parties that have expressed an interest in pursuing a strategic transaction and remains committed to maximizing shareholder value.


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