Merrimack Receives $5 Million Milestone Payment from Ipsen; Declares $6.7 Million Special Dividend
The Special Dividend is payable on
Merrimack currently estimates that, for U.S. federal tax purposes, 100% of the Special Dividend (or approximately
The tax treatment of the Special Dividend will be based on Merrimack’s current and accumulated earnings and profits for Merrimack’s 2019 fiscal year ending
The precise tax impact of the Special Dividend to specific stockholders depends upon the stockholder’s individual tax situation. Stockholders are advised to consult with their personal tax advisors.
“The progress that we have made in streamlining our operating costs is reflected in the authorization of a special dividend higher than the amount of the milestone that we have received from Ipsen,” said
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Source:
Tim Surgenor
ir@merrimac.com