Akorn Inc. (AKRX) to Acquire Advanced Vision Research, Inc.
Yesterday, generic pharmaceutical company Akorn, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Advanced Vision Research, Inc. Based in Woburn, MA AVR is a premier over-the-counter ophthalmic company that develops and markets eye care products under the TheraTears® and MacuTrition® brand names. In 2010, AVR generated sales of $20 million, which consisted of domestic sales through major retail chains and sales in 20 countries across 5 continents. Akorn also announced plans to launch a new Consumer Health Division to enter the $1.2 billion over the counter eye care market, pending the acquisition of AVR. Akorn will license…