On April 21, 2026 Assertio Holdings, Inc. ("Assertio" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ASRT), reported an update that Garda Therapeutics, Inc. ("Garda") intends to commence the tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Assertio on April 29, 2026 – the day following the expiration of the 20-day "window-shop" period.

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As previously announced on April 8, 2026, Assertio has entered into a definitive agreement (the "Garda Agreement") to be acquired by Garda for $18.00 per share in cash, or a total cash consideration of $125.1 million, plus a contingent value right. The Garda Agreement includes a 20-day "window-shop" period. Under the terms of the window-shop provision, Assertio is free to engage with other parties who may provide superior value to shareholders. In the event the Board terminates the Garda Agreement in favor of a superior bid during the window-shop period, a reduced breakup fee would apply.

(Press release, Assertio Holdings, APR 21, 2026, View Source [SID1234664642])