Neurex takeover approved

The takeover of Neurex Corporation by Athlone-based Elan Corporation is expected to be completed tomorrow

The takeover of Neurex Corporation by Athlone-based Elan Corporation is expected to be completed tomorrow. This follows approval of the deal by the Neurex shareholders at an annual meeting. Neurex will now become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elan and each Neurex shareholder will receive 0.51 of an Elan American Depositary share, representing one ordinary share of Elan, for each Neurex ordinary share.

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