8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of the earliest event reported): March 9, 2015 (March 9, 2015)

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

British Columbia, Canada	001-14956	98-0448205
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2150 St. Elzéar Blvd. West

Laval, Quebec

Canada H7L 4A8

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

514-744-6792

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01    Other Events.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that VRX Escrow Corp., a newly formed wholly owned Canadian subsidiary of the Company, has launched an offering of the U.S. dollar equivalent of approximately $9.6 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes to be issued in four series denominated in U.S. dollars and euro.

The notes will be offered to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act.

The foregoing is qualified by reference to the press release that is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is incorporated herein by reference.

This Current Report on Form 8-K, including the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1, does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. These securities will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state laws.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit  Number	Description
99.1	Press Release announcing the launch of the offering, dated March 9, 2015

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

VALEANT PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:	/s/ Howard B. Schiller
Name:	Howard B. Schiller
Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: March 9, 2015

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit  Number	Description
99.1	Press Release announcing the launch of the offering, dated March 9, 2015

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

  

International Headquarters

2150 St. Elzéar Blvd. West

Laval, Quebec H7L 4A8

Phone: 514.744.6792

Fax: 514.744.6272

Contact Information:

Laurie W. Little

949-461-6002

laurie.little@valeant.com

VALEANT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF PRIVATE OFFERING OF SENIOR NOTES

LAVAL, QUEBEC, March 9, 2015 — Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE: VRX) (TSX: VRX) announced today that VRX Escrow Corp., a newly formed wholly owned Canadian subsidiary of the Company, has launched an offering of the U.S. dollar equivalent of approximately $9.6 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes to be issued in four series denominated in U.S. dollars and euro. The net proceeds of the offering, together with borrowings under the Company’s incremental term loan facilities and cash on hand, are expected to be used to fund the previously announced acquisition of Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (“Salix”) as well as repayments of indebtedness of Salix and certain transaction expenses. If the Salix acquisition is not consummated on or prior to August 20, 2015 or, prior to that date, the Company’s merger agreement with Salix is terminated or the Company otherwise determines that the tender offer will not be pursued, the Company will be required to redeem the notes at 100% of the issue price of the notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.

The notes will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or any state securities law and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The notes will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. The notes have not been and will not be qualified for sale to the public by prospectus under applicable Canadian securities laws and, accordingly, any offer and sale of the securities in Canada will be made on a basis which is exempt from the prospectus requirements of such securities laws.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

About Valeant

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE/TSX: VRX) is a multinational specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of pharmaceutical products primarily in the areas of dermatology, eye health, neurology, and branded generics. More information about Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. can be found at www.valeant.com.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information and “Safe Harbor” Statement

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, our financing plans and the use of proceeds of the proposed offering, the consummation of the proposed acquisition of Salix, and the repayment and redemption of indebtedness of Salix. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by

  

International Headquarters

2150 St. Elzéar Blvd. West

Laval, Quebec H7L 4A8

Phone: 514.744.6792

Fax: 514.744.6272

the use of the words “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “will,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” “target,” or “continue” and variations or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent annual and quarterly reports and detailed from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators, which risks and uncertainties are incorporated herein by reference. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect actual outcomes, except as required by law.

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