Article: Ascent Pediatrics Announces Completion of Alpharma Strategic Alliance.

WILMINGTON, Mass., July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Pediatrics, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ASCTP) announced today that on July 23, 1999 following its Annual Meeting of stockholders, Ascent completed its previously announced strategic alliance with Alpharma, Inc. (NYSE: ALO) As part of the strategic alliance, Alpharma, through its subsidiary Alpharma USPD, Inc., agreed to provide up to $40 million in financing to Ascent through a 7.5% convertible subordinated note due in 2004 and 2005. Up to $12 million of the proceeds can be used for general corporate purposes, with $28 million reserved for projects and acquisitions intended to enhance the growth of Ascent. Prior to the ...

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