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This press release contains forward-looking statements about the benefits of the acquisition of Novartis Animal Health and the potential of the combined businesses. This release reflects Lilly's current beliefs, assuming that the transaction is successfully closed; however, as with any such undertaking, there are substantial risks and uncertainties in the process of implementing the transaction and in the commercialization of these products. The company cannot guarantee that the transaction will successfully close, or that the company will achieve the expected benefits of the transaction. There is no guarantee that the commercial assets acquired will continue to be commercially successful, or that any acquired pipeline assets will yield commercially successful products. For further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, please see Lilly's latest Forms 10-K and 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements.
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