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 February 23, 2007 |
Exhibit 99.1
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 |
EXPRESS SCRIPTS COMMENTS ON DELAWARE COURT OF CHANCERY RULING
Court Again Enjoins Caremark Vote On Acquisition by CVS, This Time For At Least 20 Days
Recognizes Caremark Stockholders Have Appraisal Rights
St. Louis, February 23, 2007 Express Scripts, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESRX) today commented on the ruling
by the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware that it has again enjoined Caremark Rx, Inc.
(NYSE: CMX) from holding a stockholder vote regarding the CVS acquisition, this time until at least
20 days after Caremark discloses to stockholders their right to seek appraisal and the structure of
fees paid to Caremarks bankers.
The Court ruled that the $6.00 special dividend to be paid to Caremark stockholders following an
acquisition by CVS constitutes cash merger consideration and entitles stockholders to appraisal
rights. In reaching this conclusion, the Court made several observations regarding the conduct of
Caremarks directors:
[It] is not without some irony: it is plaintiffs, not Caremarks directors, who have
convincingly asserted an entitlement to appraisal.
So long as payment of the special dividend remains conditioned upon shareholder approval of
the merger, Caremark shareholders should not be denied their appraisal rights simply because
their directors are willing to collude with a favored bidder to launder a cash payment.
The current disclosures already suggest a certain indifference on behalf of the Caremark
board and supine acceptance of any additional consideration that might descend like manna
from heaven from CVS.
It is an unfortunate and disappointing spectacle, however, to watch a board of directors
insist that it simultaneously deserves the protection of the business judgment rule because
the company is not changing hands, while a massive personal windfall is bestowed because it
is.
Express Scripts commented: We agree with the Courts observations concerning inadequacies in the
Boards process in the sale of Caremark. Given todays ruling, we are hopeful that the best
interests of Caremark stockholders can finally be served.
We remain ready to sit down and start discussions with the Caremark Board. The Express Scripts
offer provides superior value and we look forward to commencing confirmatory due diligence as soon
as possible. The advantages of an Express Scripts-Caremark combination are strategically and
financially compelling. Express Scripts is offering Caremark stockholders a superior currency and
greater certainty of value than CVS and has taken a number of tangible and important steps to
consummate a transaction. The Company is confident that an Express Scripts-Caremark combination
will deliver superior value to our respective stockholders, plan sponsors and patients.
Caremark stockholders are reminded that their vote is important. Stockholders may be able to vote
their shares by telephone or by the Internet, and are advised that if they have any questions or
need any assistance in voting their shares, they should contact Express Scripts proxy advisor,
MacKenzie Partners, Inc. Toll-Free at 800-322-2885.
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.
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
pharmacies in 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 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 the accompanying form of GOLD proxy card, as they contain important information.
Express Scripts also 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 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 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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