Reckitt Benckiser makes $2.3 billion offer for Adams

CHESTER, N.J. Reckitt Benckiser Group on Friday commenced its previously announced cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of Adams Respiratory Therapeutics in a deal that would be worth $2.3 billion, first announced Dec. 10.

The deal will expire if not approved by Adams’ shareholders by Jan. 23.

The offer is being made through Twickenham, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reckitt Benckiser. Adams’ board has unanimously determined that the offer is fair to and in the best interests of Adams’ stockholders and recommended that holders of Adams common stock accept the offer and tender their shares in the offer.