DFAN14A
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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CAREMARK RX, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
EXPRESS SCRIPTS, INC.
KEW CORP.
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No |
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99.1
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Express Scripts Press Release,
dated March 15, 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, VP, Public Affairs |
David Myers, Vice President, Investor Relations
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(314) 702-7556 |
(314) 702-7173 |
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Laurie Connell
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Joele Frank / Jamie Moser |
MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
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Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher |
(212) 929-5500
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(212) 355-4449 |
EXPRESS SCRIPTS REITERATES COMMITMENT TO RAISING OFFER
IF ADDITIONAL SYNERGIES IDENTIFIED
Advisory Services, Analysts, Stockholders Support Express Scripts Position
Company Urges Caremark Stockholders to Vote GOLD Proxy Card AGAINST
The Flawed Caremark Merger Process
St. Louis, March 15, 2007 Express Scripts, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESRX) today issued the following
statement of commitment to an acquisition of Caremark Rx, Inc. (NYSE: CMX):
Express Scripts is firmly committed to increasing the cash portion of our offer if we
identify additional synergies during confirmatory due diligence in excess of $500 million.
Caremarks closed door has prevented us from learning anything more about the company that
would permit Express Scripts to increase its offer absent due diligence. We could not, in
good conscience, increase our bid based on unknown, incremental synergies. However, were
absolutely committed to increasing our offer if we are able to identify more than $500
million in synergies through confirmatory due diligence.
Caremarks flawed process shutting Express Scripts out of conducting confirmatory due
diligence has left money on the table. By refusing to talk to Express Scripts, the
Caremark Board of Directors continues to waste opportunities to obtain the highest value for
Caremark stockholders.
The upside potential in an Express Scripts-Caremark combination is too compelling to ignore.
The Express Scripts currency is stronger and more valuable to Caremark stockholders than a
weaker CVS currency. Express Scripts is poised for accelerated growth and Caremark
stockholders have the opportunity to share in that upside.
On the other hand, history shows that the vertical CVS/Caremark combination will destroy
value. Clients pay PBMs for the savings they are able to obtain from their management of
the pharmaceutical supply chain to drive down costs and make them more competitive. Retail
is part of that chain, making vertical transactions illogical and value destructive.
Express Scripts is very encouraged by the growing number of voices arrayed against approval
of Caremarks acquisition by CVS. These include the labor movements Change to Win
coalition, as well as the investor advisory services Glass Lewis, Proxy Governance, and
Egan-Jones. Respected analysts such as Jeffries & Co. have observed that the loser could
actually be the current Caremark shareholder base* if the CVS acquisition of Caremark is
approved. In addition, yesterday, one the nations most sophisticated institutional
investors, CalPERS, announced via its website that it is voting against the acquisition on
both the CVS and Caremark proxies.
There is a real opportunity to create more value for Caremark stockholders with Express
Scripts. Its now time to vote AGAINST a flawed process; a speculative, unproven vertical
transaction; and less than maximum value. You must vote AGAINST the CVS merger proposal in order
to benefit from a competitive bidding process.
Vote the GOLD proxy card TODAY AGAINST the proposed CVS merger.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Arnold & Porter LLP, and Young Conaway Stargatt &
Taylor, LLP are acting as legal counsel to Express Scripts, and Citigroup Corporate and Investment
Banking and Credit Suisse are acting as financial advisors. MacKenzie Partners, Inc. is acting as
proxy advisor to Express Scripts.
*Permission to use quotation neither sought nor obtained.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements
related to the Companys plans, objectives, expectations (financial and otherwise) or intentions.
Actual results may differ significantly from those projected or suggested in any forward-looking
statements. Factors that may impact these forward-looking statements include but are not limited
to:
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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 |
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costs and uncertainties of adverse results in litigation, including a number of
pending class action cases that challenge certain of our business practices |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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our ability to maintain growth rates, or to control operating or capital costs |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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increased compliance relating to our contracts with the DoD TRICARE Management
Activity and various state governments and agencies |
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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 |
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the possible loss, or adverse modification of the terms, of contracts with
pharmaciesin our retail pharmacy network |
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the use and protection of the intellectual property we use in our business |
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our leverage and debt service obligations, including the effect of certain
covenants in our borrowing agreements |
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our ability to continue to develop new products, services and delivery channels |
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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 |
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increase in credit risk relative to our clients due to adverse economic trends |
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our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel |
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other risks described from time to time in our filings with the SEC |
Risks and uncertainties relating to the proposed transaction that may impact forward-looking
statements include but are not limited to:
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Express Scripts and Caremark may not enter into any definitive agreement with
respect to the proposed transaction |
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required regulatory approvals may not be obtained in a timely manner, if at all |
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the proposed transaction may not be consummated |
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the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction may not be realized |
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the integration of Caremarks operations with Express Scripts may be materially
delayed or may be more costly or difficult than expected |
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the proposed transaction would materially increase leverage and debt service
obligations, including the effect of certain covenants in any new borrowing agreements. |
We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to such forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events.
Important Information
Express Scripts has filed a proxy statement and proxy supplement in connection with Caremarks
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 proxy supplement and the accompanying form of GOLD proxy card, as
they contain important information. Express Scripts has also filed a preliminary proxy statement in
connection with a
special meeting of Express Scripts stockholders to approve the issuance of additional shares of
Express Scripts common stock to be used in the potential acquisition of Caremark and intends to
file a proxy statement in connection with Caremarks 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 these proxy statements and the
accompanying proxy cards 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 SECs 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 SECs 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 Caremarks 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 Caremarks annual meeting on a Schedule 14A pursuant to Rule 14a-12 on
January 9, 2007.
About Express Scripts
Express Scripts, Inc. is one of the largest PBM companies in North America, providing PBM services
to over 50 million members. Express Scripts serves thousands of client groups, including
managed-care organizations, insurance carriers, employers, third-party administrators, public
sector, and union-sponsored benefit plans.
Express Scripts provides integrated PBM services, including network-pharmacy claims processing,
home delivery services, benefit-design consultation, drug-utilization review, formulary management,
disease management, and medical- and drug-data analysis services. The Company also distributes a
full range of injectable and infusion biopharmaceutical products directly to patients or their
physicians, and provides extensive cost-management and patient-care services.
Express Scripts is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. More information can be found at
www.express-scripts.com, which includes expanded investor information and resources.
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