UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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CAREMARK RX, INC.
EXPRESS SCRIPTS,
INC.
KEW CORP.
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Exhibit No | ||
99.1
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Express Scripts press release, dated February 9, 2007 | |
99.2
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Excerpt from a Management Briefing by Express Scripts, dated February 8, 2007 | |
99.3
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Express Scripts Investor Presentation, dated February 2007 | |
99.4
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Express Scripts press release, dated February 12, 2007 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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Investor Contacts:
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Media Contacts: | |
Edward Stiften,Chief Financial Officer
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Steve Littlejohn, Vice President, Public Affairs | |
David Myers, Vice President, Investor Relations
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(314) 702-7556 | |
(314) 702-7173 |
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Steve Balet / Laurie Connell
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Joele Frank / Steve Frankel | |
MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
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Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher | |
(212) 929-5500
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(212) 355-4449 |
| uncertainties associated with our acquisitions, which include integration risks and costs, uncertainties associated with client retention and repricing of client contracts, and uncertainties associated with the operations of acquired businesses | ||
| costs and uncertainties of adverse results in litigation, including a number of pending class action cases that challenge certain of our business practices | ||
| investigations of certain PBM practices and pharmaceutical pricing, marketing and distribution practices currently being conducted by the U.S. Attorney offices in Philadelphia and Boston, and by other regulatory agencies including the Department of Labor, and various state attorneys general | ||
| changes in average wholesale prices (AWP), which could reduce prices and margins, including the impact of a proposed settlement in a class action case involving First DataBank, an AWP reporting service | ||
| uncertainties regarding the implementation of the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit, including the financial impact to us to the extent that we participate in the program on a risk-bearing basis, uncertainties of client or member losses to other providers under Medicare Part D, and increased regulatory risk | ||
| uncertainties associated with U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaids (CMS) implementation of the Medicare Part B Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP), including the potential loss of clients/revenues to providers choosing to participate in the CAP | ||
| our ability to maintain growth rates, or to control operating or capital costs |
| continued pressure on margins resulting from client demands for lower prices, enhanced service offerings and/or higher service levels, and the possible termination of, or unfavorable modification to, contracts with key clients or providers | ||
| competition in the PBM and specialty pharmacy industries, and our ability to consummate contract negotiations with prospective clients, as well as competition from new competitors offering services that may in whole or in part replace services that we now provide to our customers | ||
| results in regulatory matters, the adoption of new legislation or regulations (including increased costs associated with compliance with new laws and regulations), more aggressive enforcement of existing legislation or regulations, or a change in the interpretation of existing legislation or regulations | ||
| increased compliance relating to our contracts with the DoD TRICARE Management Activity and various state governments and agencies | ||
| the possible loss, or adverse modification of the terms, of relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, or changes in pricing, discount or other practices of pharmaceutical manufacturers or interruption of the supply of any pharmaceutical products | ||
| the possible loss, or adverse modification of the terms, of contracts with pharmacies in our retail pharmacy network | ||
| the use and protection of the intellectual property we use in our business | ||
| our leverage and debt service obligations, including the effect of certain covenants in our borrowing agreements | ||
| our ability to continue to develop new products, services and delivery channels | ||
| general developments in the health care industry, including the impact of increases in health care costs, changes in drug utilization and cost patterns and introductions of new drugs | ||
| increase in credit risk relative to our clients due to adverse economic trends | ||
| our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel | ||
| other risks described from time to time in our filings with the SEC |
| Express Scripts and Caremark may not enter into any definitive agreement with respect to the proposed transaction | ||
| required regulatory approvals may not be obtained in a timely manner, if at all | ||
| the proposed transaction may not be consummated | ||
| the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction may not be realized | ||
| the integration of Caremarks operations with Express Scripts may be materially delayed or may be more costly or difficult than expected | ||
| the proposed transaction would materially increase leverage and debt service obligations, including the effect of certain covenants in any new borrowing agreements. |
Important Information Express Scripts has filed a proxy statement in connection with Caremark's special meeting of stockholders at which the Caremark stockholders will consider the CVS Merger Agreement and matters in connection therewith. Express Scripts stockholders are strongly advised to read that proxy statement and the accompanying form of GOLD proxy card, as they contain important information. Express Scripts also intends to file a proxy statement in connection with Caremark's annual meeting of stockholders at which the Caremark stockholders will vote on the election of directors to the board of directors of Caremark. Express Scripts stockholders are strongly advised to read this proxy statement and the accompanying proxy card when they become available, as each will contain important information. Stockholders may obtain each proxy statement, proxy card and any amendments or supplements thereto which are or will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") free of charge at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) or by directing a request to MacKenzie Partners, Inc., at 800-322-2885 or by email at expressscripts@mackenziepartners.com. In addition, this material is not a substitute for the prospectus/offer to exchange and registration statement that Express Scripts has filed with the SEC regarding its exchange offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Caremark. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents, all other applicable documents, and any amendments or supplements thereto when they become available, because each contains or will contain important information. Such documents are or will be available free of charge at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) or by directing a request to MacKenzie Partners, Inc., at 800-322-2885 or by email at expressscripts@mackenziepartners.com. Express Scripts and its directors, executive officers and other employees may be deemed to be participants in any solicitation of Express Scripts or Caremark shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about Express Scripts' directors and executive officers is available in Express Scripts' proxy statement, dated April 18, 2006, filed in connection with its 2006 annual meeting of stockholders. Additional information about the interests of potential participants is included in the proxy statement filed in connection with Caremark's special meeting to approve the proposed merger with CVS and will be included in any proxy statement regarding the proposed transaction. We have also filed additional information regarding our solicitation of stockholders with respect to Caremark's annual meeting on a Schedule 14A pursuant to Rule 14a-12 on January 9, 2007. |
Launched $26 billion Exchange Offer to acquire CMX, which will deliver superior value to stockholders Secured financing Nominated slate of directors Filed proxy in opposition to proposed CVS/CMX merger Re-filed HSR & continue to work with FTC Met with many investors and analysts, including Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Change to Win (CtW) Coalition Transaction Update |
Why the CVS Deal Is Inferior and the Express Scripts Offer Is Superior Destructive: History teaches that the market punishes deals like this Dilutive: CMX stockholders move from high-growth industry to slower-growing retail pharmacy industry Doesn't Add Up: Stated strategy for merger and resulting synergies unrealistic and hard to support Create Value: Proven ability to innovate and execute Outstanding Financial Offer: Strong underlying currency, with full commitment to get it done Certainty of Value: Cash and stock Solid, Proven Plan: Synergies and rationale clear and strong CVS/CMX Speculative & "Sketchy" Plan ESRX/CMX Proven Record & Powerful Future |
Q1 04 Q2 04 Q3 04 Q4 04 Q1 05 Q2 05 Q3 05 Q4 05 Q1 06 Q2 06 Q3 06 Caremark 0.32 0.3 0.38 0.45 0.43 0.47 0.51 0.55 0.51 0.57 0.65 Medco 0.48 0.56 0.53 0.58 0.57 0.58 0.53 0.66 0.56 0.65 0.69 MHS is the PBM for FEP CMX is the PBM for FEP Large clients may impact revenue, but often have little impact on profitability ESRX and Current CMX Clients Setting the record straight |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Express Scripts has filed a proxy statement in connection with Caremark's special meeting of stockholders at which the Caremark stockholders will consider the CVS Merger Agreement and matters in connection therewith. Express Scripts stockholders are strongly advised to read that proxy statement and the accompanying form of GOLD proxy card, as they contain important information. Express Scripts also intends to file a proxy statement in connection with Caremark's annual meeting of stockholders at which the Caremark stockholders will vote on the election of directors to the board of directors of Caremark. Express Scripts stockholders are strongly advised to read this proxy statement and the accompanying proxy card when they become available, as each will contain important information. Stockholders may obtain each proxy statement, proxy card and any amendments or supplements thereto which are or will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") free of charge at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) or by directing a request to MacKenzie Partners, Inc., at 800-322-2885 or by email at expressscripts@mackenziepartners.com. In addition, this material is not a substitute for the prospectus/offer to exchange and registration statement that Express Scripts has filed with the SEC regarding its exchange offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Caremark. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents, all other applicable documents, and any amendments or supplements thereto when they become available, because each contains or will contain important information. Such documents are or will be available free of charge at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) or by directing a request to MacKenzie Partners, Inc., at 800-322-2885 or by email at expressscripts@mackenziepartners.com. Express Scripts and its directors, executive officers and other employees may be deemed to be participants in any solicitation of Express Scripts or Caremark shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about Express Scripts' directors and executive officers is available in Express Scripts' proxy statement, dated April 18, 2006, filed in connection with its 2006 annual meeting of stockholders. Additional information about the interests of potential participants is included in the proxy statement filed in connection with Caremark's special meeting to approve the proposed merger with CVS and will be included in any proxy statement regarding the proposed transaction. We have also filed additional information regarding our solicitation of stockholders with respect to Caremark's annual meeting on a Schedule 14A pursuant to Rule 14a-12 on January 9, 2007. |
Investor Contacts:
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Media Contacts: | |
Edward Stiften, Chief Financial Officer
|
Steve Littlejohn, Vice President, Public Affairs | |
David Myers, Vice President, Investor Relations
|
(314) 702-7556 | |
(314) 702-7173 |
||
Steve Balet / Laurie Connell
|
Joele Frank / Steve Frankel | |
MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
|
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher | |
(212) 929-5500
|
(212) 355-4449 |
| uncertainties associated with our acquisitions, which include integration risks and costs, uncertainties associated with client retention and repricing of client contracts, and uncertainties associated with the operations of acquired businesses | ||
| costs and uncertainties of adverse results in litigation, including a number of pending class action cases that challenge certain of our business practices | ||
| investigations of certain PBM practices and pharmaceutical pricing, marketing and distribution practices currently being conducted by the U.S. Attorney offices in Philadelphia and Boston, and by other regulatory agencies including the Department of Labor, and various state attorneys general | ||
| changes in average wholesale prices (AWP), which could reduce prices and margins, including the impact of a proposed settlement in a class action case involving First DataBank, an AWP reporting service | ||
| uncertainties regarding the implementation of the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit, including the financial impact to us to the extent that we participate in the program on a risk-bearing basis, uncertainties of client or member losses to other providers under Medicare Part D, and increased regulatory risk | ||
| uncertainties associated with U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaids (CMS) implementation of the Medicare Part B Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP), including the potential loss of clients/revenues to providers choosing to participate in the CAP | ||
| our ability to maintain growth rates, or to control operating or capital costs | ||
| continued pressure on margins resulting from client demands for lower prices, enhanced service offerings and/or higher service levels, and the possible termination of, or unfavorable modification to, contracts with key clients or providers | ||
| competition in the PBM and specialty pharmacy industries, and our ability to consummate contract negotiations with prospective clients, as well as competition from new competitors offering services that may in whole or in part replace services that we now provide to our customers | ||
| results in regulatory matters, the adoption of new legislation or regulations (including increased costs associated with compliance with new laws and regulations), more aggressive enforcement of existing legislation or regulations, or a change in the interpretation of existing legislation or regulations | ||
| increased compliance relating to our contracts with the DoD TRICARE Management Activity and various state governments and agencies | ||
| the possible loss, or adverse modification of the terms, of relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, or changes in pricing, discount or other practices of pharmaceutical manufacturers or interruption of the supply of any pharmaceutical products | ||
| the possible loss, or adverse modification of the terms, of contracts with pharmacies in our retail pharmacy network | ||
| the use and protection of the intellectual property we use in our business | ||
| our leverage and debt service obligations, including the effect of certain covenants in our borrowing agreements | ||
| our ability to continue to develop new products, services and delivery channels | ||
| general developments in the health care industry, including the impact of increases in health care costs, changes in drug utilization and cost patterns and introductions of new drugs | ||
| increase in credit risk relative to our clients due to adverse economic trends | ||
| our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel | ||
| other risks described from time to time in our filings with the SEC |
| Express Scripts and Caremark may not enter into any definitive agreement with respect to the proposed transaction | ||
| required regulatory approvals may not be obtained in a timely manner, if at all | ||
| the proposed transaction may not be consummated | ||
| the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction may not be realized | ||
| the integration of Caremarks operations with Express Scripts may be materially delayed or may be more costly or difficult than expected | ||
| the proposed transaction would materially increase leverage and debt service obligations, including the effect of certain covenants in any new borrowing agreements. |