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.
When that happens, the outcome may be less fortunate. Not all mergers and acquisitions maximize shareholder wealth, and in some instances, quite the opposite holds true. Below are some of the legitimate reasons a company may decide on a merger or acquisition.