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Actavis and Forest Laboratories Announce Appointment of C. David Nicholson, PhD to lead Actavis Global Brands Research and Development

DUBLIN & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Actavis plc (NYSE:ACT) and Forest Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:FRX) today announced that C. David Nicholson, PhD will be appointed Senior Vice President, Actavis Global Brands R&D following the close of Actavis’ planned acquisition of Forest. In this role, Dr. Nicholson will lead the global teams focused on developing Actavis’ significantly expanded branded R&D portfolio, as well as defining long-term product development strategies and collaborations. Dr. Nicholson will join Actavis effective August 4, 2014 and will report to Robert Stewart, who will become the Chief Operating Officer of Actavis following the close.