Perrigo Company PLC (PRGO) Stock on the Rise Following Resolution of Irish Revenue Tax Assessment

Perrigo Company PLC (PRGO) stock prices were up by 0.28% as of the market closing on September 29^th, 2021. This brought the price per share down to USD$43.50 at the end of the trading day. Subsequent premarket fluctuations have seen the stock rise by 13.79%, bringing it up to USD$49.50.

PRGO Stock Settles Litigation

September 29^th, 2021 saw PRGO stock announce having reached a settlement with the Irish Office of the Revenue Commissioners. The settlement is for the Notice of Amended Assessment dated November 29^th, 2019. It claimed income tax payable in the amount of roughly USD$1.86 billion, excluding the impact of interest or penalties. July 9^th, 2021 saw the Irish Revenue concede that it did not have complete knowledge of relevant facts before issuing the NoA. Accordingly, Irish Revenue will not object to certain adjustments that will lead to an aggregate reduction of more than USD$765.62 million from the income taxes claimed in the issued NoA. The company maintains that the maximum amount of income tax claims in dispute was effectively reduced to less than USD$1.16 billion.

Details of the Settlement

The company believes its tax position is correct and was confident in its confirmation by the Tax Appeals Commission. Because of the ongoing costs and inherent risks in any litigation, PRGO stock, and the Irish Revenue have agreed to come to a settlement. The company will pay USD$344.53 as a full and final settlement of all liabilities. These liabilities stem from the sale of the Tysabri patents. Subsequently, Irish Revenue will give the company credit for certain taxes that have already been paid for. The company will also be granted credits for certain unused R&D credits. After being applied against the payable amount, the company will be required to make a total cash payment in the amount of USD$308.68.

Solid Financial Position

PRGO stock also announced having received USD$411.81 million in cash on behalf of Alychlo NC and Holdco I BE NV. This was in payment of the previously announced arbitration award issued in favor of Perrigo Ireland 2. The award was issued by a tribunal sitting on August 27^th, 2021, under the rules of the Belgian Centre for Arbitration and Mediation.

Future Outlook for PRGO Stock

PRGO stock reported a promising quarter, consolidated by the settlement of litigation with Irish Revenue. The company is poised to capitalize on the opportunities at its disposal in a bid to maintain its trajectory of success. Current and potential investors are hopeful that management will be able to leverage the resources at their disposal. This is hoped to usher in unprecedented organic growth over the long term.