Financial PreparednessAlkermes plans to fund the acquisition with existing cash and an increased loan facility, indicating financial preparedness.
Market LeadershipAlkermes now appears positioned to be first-to-market with an orexin-2 in both NT1 and NT2, which offers commercial value.
Strategic AcquisitionALKS is doubling down in the sleep space with the acquisition of Avadel, a strategic move that gives ALKS first-mover advantage over Takeda.