Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC acquires Orphan Medical, Inc.

On April 19, 2005, Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC acquired Orphan Medical, Inc., a life science company in Minnesota, United States, from Alta Partners.

Deal at a glance

AnnouncedApril 19, 2005 TypeAdd-on Acquistion TargetOrphan Medical, Inc. Buyer Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC Seller Alta Partners SectorLife Science LocationMinnesota, United States ValueMembers only

Target company

Orphan Medical, Inc.

Minnesota, United States

Life Sciencesector

-founded

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Buyer

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC

Company · 8 deals on record

1st transaction in life science
1st transaction in United States

8deals, all time

5in this sector

2021latest

Seller

Alta Partners

Private equity firm · 126 deals on record

126investments

84in this sector

78exits

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Orphan Medical, Inc.?Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC acquired Orphan Medical, Inc. on April 19, 2005.

Who sold Orphan Medical, Inc.?Alta Partners was the seller.

What type of deal was it?It was a add-on acquistion in the life science sector in 2005.

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