Amneal (NASDAQ: AMRX) buys Kashiv and raises 2026 EBITDA, EPS and cash flow guidance
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Amneal Pharmaceuticals agreed to acquire 100% of Kashiv BioSciences, paying $375 million in cash and issuing 28,942,108 Class A shares at closing, plus up to $350 million in regulatory milestone payments and potential royalties based on future gross profits.
The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2026 subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, is intended to create a scaled, fully integrated global biosimilars platform. An independent conflicts committee approved the transaction terms and will recommend that stockholders approve the stock issuance and Purchase Agreement.
Alongside the deal, Amneal reported strong preliminary Q1 2026 results, with net revenue of $723 million, net income of $78 million and adjusted EBITDA of $202 million, and raised 2026 guidance for adjusted EBITDA, adjusted diluted EPS and operating cash flow.
Positive
- Strong operating momentum: Preliminary Q1 2026 net revenue grew to $723 million (4% YoY), adjusted EBITDA to $202 million (19% YoY), and adjusted diluted EPS to $0.27 (29% YoY), with gross margin expanding to 44.3%.
- Guidance raised: 2026 standalone adjusted EBITDA guidance increased to $740–$770 million and operating cash flow to $350–$400 million, reflecting higher expected profitability and cash generation.
- Strategic biosimilars expansion: The Kashiv acquisition adds a fully integrated biosimilars platform with potential up to $350 million in regulatory milestones and 25% royalties on certain products, targeting a projected $300 billion biologics LOE opportunity.
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Insights
Large biosimilars acquisition plus strong Q1 and higher 2026 guidance signal a more growth‑oriented profile for Amneal.
Amneal is buying Kashiv BioSciences for $375 million in cash, 28,942,108 shares and up to $350 million in regulatory milestones, plus a 25% royalty on certain future gross profits. This adds end‑to‑end biosimilars R&D and manufacturing capabilities ahead of a projected $300 billion global biologics loss‑of‑exclusivity wave.
Q1 2026 preliminary net revenue rose to $723 million from $695 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased to $202 million and adjusted diluted EPS to $0.27. Gross margin expanded to 44.3%, aided by mix shift toward higher‑margin products.
The company lifted 2026 standalone adjusted EBITDA guidance to $740–$770 million and operating cash flow to $350–$400 million, while net leverage stood at about 3.5x adjusted EBITDA over the last twelve months. Actual outcomes will depend on regulatory approvals, shareholder votes and execution on both integration and the biosimilars pipeline.
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Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 regulatory
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Earnings Snapshot
For 2026, Amneal reaffirmed net revenue guidance of $3.05–$3.15 billion and raised adjusted EBITDA to $740–$770 million, adjusted diluted EPS to $0.95–$1.05, and operating cash flow to $350–$400 million, with operating cash flow excluding discrete items at $375–$425 million.