The list price for a pair of generic Adrenaclick pens, which uninsured customers may have to pay, is about $400, compared with more than $600 for a pair of EpiPens. Coupons for both products can lower the price further.
A major difference between a merger and acquisition is that, generally in a merger the companies that come together will be of similar size; however, in an acquisition, one company will be larger and stronger than the smaller company that is being acquired.
A form of takeover, an acquisition occurs when a buying company obtains more than 50% ownership in a target company. The approach is often used to increase market share, add new niche offerings or increase the overall amount of business assets.