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Billionaire John Paulson Joins Valeant Board Of Directors

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE: VRX and TSX: VRX) today announced that its board of directors has elected John Paulson to serve as a director, effective June 14, 2017. With the addition of Mr. Paulson, Valeant has a total of 11 members on its board, 10 of whom are independent.

"We are pleased to welcome John to Valeant's board of directors," said Joseph C. Papa, chairman and CEO, Valeant. "With his significant business and financial expertise, John will be a strong addition to the board. His experience will be especially valuable as we continue to execute on our transformational strategy to turnaround Valeant."

Mr. Paulson is the president of Paulson & Co., Inc., a New York-based investment firm.

"The strategic plan to transform Valeant smartly focuses on rebuilding the company's core franchises in ophthalmology, dermatology and gastroenterology while simultaneously using the proceeds from the sale of non-core assets and operating cash flow to de-lever the company," said Mr. Paulson. "I am fully supportive of the strategy and leadership team at Valeant."

About Valeant 
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE/TSX:VRX) is a multinational specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of pharmaceutical products primarily in the areas of dermatology, gastrointestinal disorders, eye health, neurology and branded generics. Κάνοντας Like στο Facebook ενημερώνεστε άμεσα για τα νέα άρθρα -->
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