American Home Products Corporation

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IN THE MATTER OF AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION CONSENT ORDER, ETC., INREGARD TO ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SEC. 7 OF THE CLAYTON ACT AND SEC. 5 OF THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ACT Docket C-3740. Complaint, May 16, 1997--Decision, May 16, 1997 This consent order requires, among other things, American Home Products Corporation See a, a New Jersey-based manufacturer of animal vaccines, to divest Solvay's U.S. and Canada rights to three types of vaccines to the Schering-Plough Corporation; to assist Schenap-Fiough in obtaining U.S. Department of, Agriculture ("USDA") certifications; and to manufacture and supply the three vaccines to pelioring-Flbuse for 24 to 36 months or until Schering-Plough obtains USDA approvals. The consent order also prohibits AHP from suing Schering-Plough for patent infringements relating to the vaccines.

Appearances For the Commission: Casey Triggs, Ann Malester and William Baer.

For the respondent: Michael Sohn, Arnold & Porter, Washington, D.C.

COMPLAINT The Federal Trade Commission ("Commission"), having reason to believe that respondent, American Home Products Corporation ("AHP"), a corporation subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission, has agreed to acquire the animal health business of Solvay S.A. ("Solvay"), a corporation subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission, in violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 18, and Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 45, and it appearing to the Commission that a proceeding in respect thereof would be in the public interest, hereby issues its complaint, stating its charges as follows:

I. DEFINITIONS 1. Canine5 1 15 1 1 3 833 2872 131 55 96.721321 Lyme5 1 15 1 1 4 987 2871 233 43 96.557426 Vaccines means all vaccines used to create and maintain antitoxin levels in dogs to prevent lyme disease. 2. Canine5 1 15 2 1 3 880 3011 180 43 95.877029 Corona5 1 15 2 1 4 1102 3012 122 43 95.877029 Virus5 1 15 2 1 5 1265 3009 239 44 94.607674 Vaccines means all combination vaccines used to create and maintain antitoxin levels in dogs to Complaint 123 F.T.C.

prevent corona virus, including the single antigens contained therein, individually, or in any combination.

3. Feline5 1 3 2 1 3 815 529 234 44 96.734207 Leukemia5 1 3 2 1 4 1076 530 239 43 96.142258 Vaccines means all combination vaccines used to create and maintain antitoxin levels in cats to prevent feline leukemia, including the single antigens contained therein, individually, or in any combination.

4. Respondent means AHP.

Il. RESPONDENT 5. Respondent AHP is a corporation organized, existing, and doing business under and by virtue of the laws of the state of Delaware, with its principal place of business located at Five Giralda Farms, Madison, New Jersey.

6. Respondent is engaged in, among other things, the research, development, manufacture and sale of Canine Lyme Vaccines, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines, and Feline Leukemia Vaccines. 7. Respondent is, and at all times relevant herein has been, engaged in commerce as commerce is defined in Section 1 of the Clayton Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 12, and is a corporation whose business is in or affects commerce as commerce is defined in Section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, as amended, 15 US.C. 44.

Ill. THE ACQUIRED COMPANY 8. Solvay is a corporation organized, existing, and doing business under and by virtue of the laws of Belgium, with its principal place of business located at Rue du Prince Albert, 33, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.

9. Solvay is engaged in, among other things, the research, development, manufacture and sale of Canine Lyme Vaccines, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines, and Feline Leukemia Vaccines. 10. Solvay is, and at all times relevant herein has been, engaged in commerce as commerce is defined in Section 1 of the Clayton Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 12, and is a corporation whose business is in or affects commerce as commerce is defined in Section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 44. AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION 1281 1279 Complaint IV. THE ACQUISITION 11. On October 31, 1996, AHP entered into a Purchase Agreement with Solvay to purchase Solvay's entire animal health business for approximately $463 million ("Acquisition"). V. THE RELEVANT MARKETS 12. For purposes of this complaint, the relevant lines of commerce in which to analyze the effects of the Acquisition are: A. The research, development, manufacture and sale of Canine Lyme Vaccines;

B. The research, development, manufacture and sale of Canine Corona Virus Vaccines; and C. The research, development, manufacture and sale of Feline Leukemia Vaccines.

13. For purposes of this complaint, the United States is the relevant geographic area in which to analyze the effects of the Acquisition in the relevant lines of commerce. VI. STRUCTURE OF THE MARKETS 14. The market for the research, development, manufacture and sale of Canine Lyme Vaccines is highly concentrated as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschmann Index ("HHI"). The post merger HHI is 8,042 points, which is an increase of 1,976 points over the premerger HHI level. AHP and Solvay are two of only three suppliers of Canine Lyme Vaccines in the United States.

15. AHP and Solvay are actual competitors in the relevant market for the research, development, manufacture and sale of Canine Lyme Vaccines in the United States.

16. The market for the research, development, manufacture and sale of Canine Corona Virus Vaccines is highly concentrated as measured by the HHI. The post merger HHI is 5,496 points, which is an increase of 809 points over the premerger HHI level. AHP and Solvay are two of only a small number of suppliers of Canine Corona Virus Vaccines in the United States. With the exception of Solvay, other suppliers of Canine Corona Virus Vaccines license from AHP the right to manufacture and sell their vaccines. Complaint 123 F.T.C.

17. AHP and Solvay are actual competitors in the relevant market for the research, development, manufacture and sale of Canine Corona Virus Vaccines in the United States. 18. The market for the research, development, manufacture and sale of Feline Leukemia Vaccines is highly concentrated as measured by the HHI. The post merger HHI is 6,980 points, which is an increase of 3,353 over the premerger HHI level. AHP and Solvay are two of only three suppliers of Feline Leukemia Vaccines in the United States.

19. AHP and Solvay are actual competitors in the relevant market for the research, development, manufacture and sale of Feline Leukemia Vaccines in the United States.

VII. BARRIERS TO ENTRY 20. Entry into the research, development, manufacture and sale of Canine Lyme Vaccines and Canine Corona Virus Vaccines is difficult and time consuming, requiring the expenditure of significant resources over a period of many years with no assurance that a viable commercial product will result. The existence of broad patents governing the manufacture of such products compounds the difficulty of new entry.

21. Entry into the research, development, manufacture and sale of Feline Leukemia Vaccines is difficult and time consuming, requiring the expenditure of significant resources over many years with no assurance that a viable commercial product will result. 22. The need to obtain approvals by the United States Department of Agriculture to manufacture and sell animal vaccines in the United States further lengthens the time required to enter the relevant markets.

VIII. EFFECTS OF THE ACQUISITION 23. The effects of the Acquisition, if consummated, may be substantially to lessen competition and to tend to create a monopoly in the relevant markets in violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 18, and Section 5 of the FTC Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 45, in the following ways, among others: A. By eliminating actual, direct, and substantial competition between AHP and Sulvay in the relevant markets; AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION 1283 1279 Decision and Order B. By increasing the likelihood that AHP will unilaterally exercise market power in the relevant markets; and C. By increasing the likelihood of collusion or coordinated action among the remaining firms in the relevant markets. IX. VIOLATIONS CHARGED 24. The Acquisition agreement described in paragraph eleven constitutes a violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 45.

25. The Acquisition described in paragraph eleven, if consummated, would constitute a violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 18, and Section 5 of the FTC Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 45.

DECISION AND ORDER The Federal Trade Commission having initiated an investigation of the proposed acquisition by respondent of Solvay S.A., ("Solvay") and the respondent having been furnished thereafter with a copy of a draft of complaint that the Bureau of Competition presented to the Commission for its consideration and which, if issued by the Commission, would charge respondent with violations of Section 7 of the Clayton Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 18, and Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 45; and Respondent, its attorneys, and counsel for the Commission having thereafter executed an agreement containing a consent order, an admission by respondent of all the jurisdictional facts set forth in the aforesaid draft of complaint, a statement that the signing of said agreement is for settlement purposes only and does not constitute an admission by respondent that the law has been violated as alleged in such complaint, or that the facts as alleged in such complaint, other than jurisdictional facts, are true and waivers and other provisions as required by the Commission's Rules; and The Commission having thereafter considered the matter and having determined that it had reason to believe that the respondent has violated the said Acts, and that a complaint should issue stating its charges in that respect, and having thereupon accepted the executed consent agreement and placed such agreement on the public record for a period of sixty (60) days, now in further conformity with the procedure described in Section 2.34 of its Rules, the Commission Decision and Order 123 F.T.C.

hereby issues its complaint, makes the following jurisdictional findings and enters the following order:

1. Respondent American Home Products Corporation ("AHP") is a corporation organized, existing and doing business under and by virtue of the laws of the state of Delaware, with its office and principal place of business located at Five Giralda Farms, Madison, New Jersey.

2. The Federal Trade Commission has jurisdiction of the subject matter of this proceeding and of the respondent, and the proceeding is in the public interest.

ORDER i It is ordered, That, as used in this order, the following definitions shall apply:

A. AHP or respondent means American Home Products Corporation, its predecessors, subsidiaries, divisions, groups and affiliates controlled by AHP, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives, and their respective successors and assigns. | B. Solvay means Solvay S.A., a corporation organized, existing and doing business under the laws of Belgium with its principal place of business located at Rue du Prince Albert, 33, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.

C. Acquisition means the acquisition by AHP of the animal health business of Solvay pursuant to a letter of intent dated September 12, 1996.

D. Interim5 1 10 4 1 3 982 2445 204 42 96.773216 Trustee means the trustee set forth in paragraph III of this order.

E. Divestitures 1 10 5 1 3 1056 2586 204 41 96.253616 Trustee means the trustee set forth in paragraph IV of this order.

F. Acquirer means Schering-Plough, Ltd., ("Schering-Plough") or the entity to whom AHP shall divest the Canine Lyme Vaccine Assets, Canine Corona Virus Vaccine Assets and Feline Leukemia Vaccine Assets pursuant to paragraph II of this order. G. News 1 10 7 1 3 918 3000 244 55 90.144531 Acquirer means the entity to whom the Divestiture Trustee shall divest the Solvay Companion Animal Vaccine Assets pursuant to paragraph IV of this order.

AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION 1285 1279 Decision and Order H. Commission means the Federal Trade Commission. I. Canine5 1 3 2 1 3 885 420 132 54 96.928932 Lyme5 1 3 2 1 4 1049 421 213 43 93.832077 Vaccine means all Solvay vaccines used to create and maintain antitoxin levels in dogs to prevent lyme disease. J. Canine5 1 3 3 1 3 899 559 132 53 96.814034 Lyme5 1 3 3 1 4 1065 559 186 43 96.978851 Vaccines 1 3 3 1 5 1275 560 183 43 94.546295 Assets means Solvay's assets and rights, as of the date AHP signs this agreement containing consent order, relating to the research, development, manufacture and sale of Canine Lyme Vaccine that are not part of Solvay's physical facilities; provided, however, that for the single antigen lyme, Canine5 1 3 3 5 10 2013 832 143 53 96.144722 Lyme4 1 3 3 6 0 513 900 1641 56 -1 5 1 3 3 6 1 513 901 201 44 96.662506 Vaccines 1 3 3 6 2 743 903 177 42 95.717270 Assets does not include, and AHP may retain, a nonexclusive right for AHP to research, develop, manufacture and sell products for use in species other than canines. Canine5 1 3 3 8 10 1805 1041 140 54 96.369469 Lyme5 1 3 3 8 11 1959 1038 197 44 96.350426 Vaccine4 1 3 3 9 0 512 1108 1642 59 -1 5 1 3 3 9 1 512 1111 176 43 96.554054 Assets does not include, and AHP may retain, co-exclusive rights to all regulatory approvals relating to sales outside the United States and Canada and a non-exclusive right for AHP to research, develop, and manufacture Canine Lyme Vaccine for sale outside the United States and Canada.

K. Canine5 1 3 4 1 3 963 1458 179 42 96.584732 Corona5 1 3 4 1 4 1200 1458 124 42 95.462822 Virus5 1 3 4 1 5 1382 1456 240 45 95.021545 Vaccines means all Solvay combination vaccines used to create and maintain antitoxin levels in dogs to prevent corona virus, including the single antigens contained therein, individually, or in any combination. L. Canine5 1 3 5 1 3 880 1734 178 44 96.466240 Corona5 1 3 5 1 4 1080 1735 120 42 96.435257 Virus5 1 3 5 1 5 1223 1734 189 43 96.435257 Vaccines 1 3 5 1 6 1424 1732 183 44 95.867203 Assets means Solvay's assets and rights, as of the date AHP signs this agreement containing consent order, relating to the research, development, manufacture and sale of Canine Corona Virus Vaccines that are not part of Solvay's physical facilities. Canine5 1 3 5 5 4 1176 2012 180 43 96.199699 Corona5 1 3 5 5 5 1371 2010 133 44 96.948311 Virus5 1 3 5 5 6 1521 2009 198 44 96.612900 Vaccines 1 3 5 5 7 1736 2010 181 42 96.923363 Assets includes, but is not limited to, any single antigen included in any Solvay canine corona virus combination vaccine and those Solvay projects relating to improving any of the antigens currently in any canine corona virus combination vaccine or the research and development of any antigens for possible inclusion in any canine corona virus combination vaccine in the future; provided, however, that for the single antigen corona, Canine5 1 3 5 12 2 728 2499 177 43 95.820137 Corona5 1 3 5 12 3 922 2499 132 43 96.497604 Virus5 1 3 5 12 4 1074 2497 197 45 96.397209 Vaccines 1 3 5 12 5 1290 2497 180 44 96.495132 Assets does not include, and AHP may retain, a non-exclusive right for AHP to research, develop, manufacture and sell products for use in species other than canines. Canine5 1 3 5 15 2 728 2707 177 43 96.863037 Corona5 1 3 5 15 3 921 2706 134 44 96.252136 Virus5 1 3 5 15 4 1074 2706 198 44 96.252136 Vaccines 1 3 5 15 5 1290 2706 180 43 96.256302 Assets does not include, and AHP may retain, co-exclusive rights to all regulatory approvals relating to sales outside the United States and Canada and a non-exclusive right for AHP to research, develop, and manufacture Canine Corona Virus Vaccines for sale outside the United States and Canada. M. Feline5 1 3 6 1 3 887 3054 236 43 96.111687 Leukemia5 1 3 6 1 4 1152 3052 241 44 96.066467 Vaccines means all Solvay combination vaccines used to create and maintain antitoxin levels in cats to Decision and Order 123 F.T.C.

prevent feline leukemia, including the single antigens contained therein; individually, or in any combination. N. Feline5 1 5 2 1 3 949 514 233 44 96.087761 Leukemia5 1 5 2 1 4 1207 517 186 41 96.771385 Vaccines 1 5 2 1 5 1406 514 182 43 95.304977 Assets means Solvay's assets and rights, as of the date AHP signs this agreement containing consent order, relating to the research, development, manufacture and sale of Feline Leukemia Vaccines that are not part of Solvay's physical facilities. Feline5 1 5 2 5 3 1051 790 241 43 96.611298 Leukemia5 1 5 2 5 4 1316 790 195 43 96.693283 Vaccines 1 5 2 5 5 1538 791 178 42 96.645615 Assets includes, but is not limited to, any single antigen in any Solvay feline leukemia combination vaccine and Solvay projects relating to improving any of the antigens currently in any feline leukemia combination vaccine or the research and development of any antigens for possible inclusion in any feline leukemia combination vaccine in the future. Feline5 1 5 2 11 2 793 1207 241 43 96.157570 Leukemia5 1 5 2 11 3 1050 1207 195 44 96.635696 Vaccines 1 5 2 11 4 1262 1209 178 41 95.703972 Assets does not include, and AHP may retain, co-exclusive rights to all regulatory approvals relating to sales outside the United States and Canada and a non-exclusive right for AHP to research, develop, manufacture, and sell Solvay's feline leukemia combination vaccines with rabies for a period of four years from the date this order becomes final. Feline5 1 5 2 16 9 1775 1552 241 44 95.703995 Leukemia5 1 5 2 16 10 2034 1552 197 44 96.801254 Vaccine4 1 5 2 17 0 600 1621 1630 56 -1 5 1 5 2 17 1 600 1622 174 43 96.545860 Assets does not include, and AHP may retain, co-exclusive rights to all regulatory approvals relating to sales outside the United States and Canada and a non-exclusive right to research, develop, manufacture and sell the rabies single antigen. AHP shall have the exclusive rights to any combination of the rabies antigen with other AHP antigens. Feline5 1 5 2 22 2 793 1971 242 42 96.849525 Leukemia5 1 5 2 22 3 1052 1971 193 43 96.355110 Vaccines 1 5 2 22 4 1262 1972 178 42 96.355110 Assets does not include, and AHP may retain, co-exclusive rights to all regulatory approvals relating to sales outside the United States and Canada and a non-exclusive right for AHP to research, develop, manufacture and sell Feline Leukemia Vaccines outside the United States and Canada. Feline5 1 5 2 26 9 1992 2247 241 44 96.467941 Leukemia4 1 5 2 27 0 600 2317 1632 56 -1 5 1 5 2 27 1 600 2318 192 43 96.776001 Vaccines 1 5 2 27 2 809 2318 174 43 96.346931 Assets does not include, and AHP may retain, an exclusive right for AHP to research, develop, manufacture and sell products incorporating the feline immunodeficiency virus and feline infectious peritonitis antigens.

O. Equine5 1 5 3 1 3 1020 2599 236 42 95.279907 Vaccines means all Solvay equine vaccines in combination or single antigen.

P, Equine5 1 5 4 1 3 966 2737 182 42 96.776436 Vaccines 1 5 4 1 4 1160 2737 176 42 96.183655 Assets means Solvay's assets and rights as of the date AHP signs this agreement containing consent order, relating to the research, development, manufacture and sale of Equine Vaccines manufactured at the Charles City Facility that are not part of Solvay's physical facilities. Equine5 1 5 4 5 6 1526 3013 192 43 96.784836 Vaccines 1 5 4 5 7 1734 3014 173 42 96.738106 Assets includes, but is not limited to, any single antigens included in any Solvay equine combination vaccine and those Solvay projects relating to improving AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION 1287 1279 Decision and Order any of the antigens currently in any equine combination vaccine or the research and development of any antigens for possible inclusion in any equine combination vaccine.

Q. Solvay5 1 3 2 1 3 944 563 275 55 96.039970 Companion5 1 3 2 1 4 1236 564 178 42 96.203476 Animals 1 3 2 1 5 1436 565 191 41 96.447868 Vaccines 1 3 2 1 6 1641 561 183 44 95.748825 Assets means Solvay's assets and rights, including, but not limited to, all inventory designated for sale in the United States and Canada and 50% of the inventory designated for sale outside the United States and Canada, as of the date the Divestiture Trustee divests to the New Acquirer, relating to the research, development, manufacture and sale of Canine Lyme Vaccine Assets, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines Assets, Feline Leukemia Vaccines Assets and Equine Vaccines Assets, including the single antigens contained therein, individually, or in any combination. Solvay5 1 3 2 10 2 786 1185 284 57 96.309479 Companion5 1 3 2 10 3 1094 1186 178 44 96.329063 Animals 1 3 2 10 4 1298 1185 196 44 96.424683 Vaccines 1 3 2 10 5 1519 1188 182 41 96.280479 Assets includes, but is not limited to, the Charles City Facility and at AHP's discretion a supply contract, for a term not to exceed (3) three years, from the date of the divestiture between AHP and the New Acquirer, to supply AHP (i) any swine or poultry vaccines for sale worldwide, (ii) any Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines, and Feline Leukemia Vaccines for sale by AHP outside the United States and Canada and (iii) single antigen rabies vaccine and feline leukemia combination vaccine containing rabies for sale worldwide being produced at the Charles City Facility at the time of divestiture to the New Acquirer and priced at each vaccine's Average Total Cost. R. “Divestiture Agreement" means the agreement for the sale of Canine Lyme Vaccine Assets, Canine Corona Virus Vaccine Assets and Feline Leukemia Vaccine Assets between AHP and an Acquirer or New Acquirer.

S. Charles5 1 3 4 1 3 969 2229 98 54 96.695183 City5 1 3 4 1 4 1084 2228 215 55 95.295319 Facility means the facility located in Charles City, Iowa, in which Solvay manufactures companion animal biologicals.

T. Contracts 1 3 5 1 3 994 2437 314 57 96.324379 Manufactures 1 3 5 1 4 1325 2436 297 56 95.325668 Agreement means an agreement to manufacture Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines, Feline Leukemia Vaccines or rabies vaccine by AHP for sale to the Acquirer or New Acquirer.

U. Contracts 1 3 6 1 3 1005 2715 342 56 93.690231 Manufacture means the manufacture of Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines, Feline Leukemia Vaccines or rabies vaccine by AHP for sale to the Acquirer or New Acquirer.

V. Cost means Solvay's average direct per unit cost for each of the single antigens and the combination vaccines referred to in Definitions J, L and N.

Decision and Order 123 F.T.C.

W. USDA means the United States Department of Agriculture. X. Averages 1 3 1 2 3 905 427 127 43 96.095642 Totals 1 3 1 2 4 1061 427 136 44 95.698952 Cost means average direct per unit cost including all allocated overhead for each of the swine and poultry vaccines, Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines, Feline Leukemia Vaccines, single antigen rabies vaccine and feline leukemia combination vaccine with rabies referred to in Definition Q.

Il.

It is further ordered, That:

A. Respondent shall divest, absolutely and in good faith, the Solvay Canine Lyme Vaccine Assets, Canine Corona Virus Vaccine Assets and the Feline Leukemia Vaccine Assets to (1) Schering- Plough, in accordance with the agreement dated January 30, 1997, no ‘later than ten (10) days after the date on which this order becomes final; or, (2) at no minimum price, within ninety (90) days of the date on which this order becomes final, to an Acquirer that receives the prior approval of the Commission and only in a manner that receives the prior approval of the Commission. The purpose of the divestiture of the Canine Lyme Vaccine Assets, Canine Corona Virus Vaccine Assets and Feline Leukemia Vaccine Assets is to ensure the continued use of the Canine Lyme Vaccine Assets, Canine Corona Virus Vaccine Assets and Feline Leukemia Vaccine Assets in the same business in which the Canine Lyme Vaccine Assets, Canine Corona Virus Vaccine Assets and Feline Leukemia Vaccine Assets are engaged at the time of the proposed Acquisition and to remedy the lessening of competition resulting from the proposed Acquisition as alleged in the Commission's complaint. B. Respondent shall enter into a Divestiture Agreement with Schering-Plough or an Acquirer that shall include the following and AHP shall commit to satisfy the following: 1. AHP shall Contract Manufacture and deliver to the Acquirer (or the New Acquirer, as applicable) in a timely manner and under reasonable terms and conditions, a supply of Solvay's Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines and Feline Leukemia Vaccines specified in the Divestiture Agreement at Cost for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) months from the date the Divestiture Agreement (or the New Acquirer's Divestiture Agreement) is approved, or three (3) months after the date the Acquirer or the New AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION 1289 1279 Decision and Order Acquirer obtains all necessary USDA approvals to manufacture and sell Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines or Feline Leukemia Vaccines in the United States, whichever is earlier; provided, however, that the twenty-four (24) month period may be extended by the Commission for one additional period of up to twelve (12) months if the Interim Trustee submits to the Commission the certification provided for in subparagraph II.B.8 of this order. 2. After AHP commences delivery of the Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines and Feline Leukemia Vaccines to the Acquirer or the New Acquirer pursuant to subparagraph II.B of this order, all United States and Canadian inventory of the Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines and Feline Leukemia Vaccines acquired by AHP through the Acquisition may be sold by AHP only to the Acquirer (or the New Acquirer, as applicable). 3. AHP shall make representations and warranties to the Acquirer or the New Acquirer that the Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines and Feline Leukemia Vaccines supplied pursuant to the Contract Manufacturing Agreement by AHP to the Acquirer or the New Acquirer meet the USDA approved specifications. AHP shall agree to indemnify, defend and hold the Acquirer or the New Acquirer harmless from any and all suits, claims, actions, demands, liabilities, expenses or losses alleged to result from the failure of the Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines or Feline Leukemia Vaccines supplied to the Acquirer or New Acquirer pursuant to the Contract Manufacturing Agreement by AHP to meet USDA specifications. This obligation shall be contingent upon the Acquirer or the New Acquirer giving AHP prompt, adequate notice of such claim, cooperating fully in the defense of such claim, and permitting AHP to assume the sole control of all phases of the defense and/or settlement of such claim, including the selection of counsel. This obligation shall not require AHP to be liable for any negligent act or omission of the Acquirer or the New Acquirer or for any representations and warranties, express or implied, made by the Acquirer or the New Acquirer that exceed the representations and warranties made by AHP to the Acquirer or the New Acquirer. 4. During the term of the Contract Manufacturing Agreement between AHP and the Acquirer or the New Acquirer, upon reasonable request by the Acquirer, New Acquirer or the Interim Trustee, AHP shall make available to the Interim Trustee all records kept in the normal course of business that relate to the Cost of manufacturing Decision and Order 123 F.T.C.

Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines or Feline Leukemia Vaccines.

5. Upon reasonable notice and request from the Acquirer or the New Acquirer to AHP, AHP shall provide: (a) such assistance and advice as is reasonably necessary to enable the Acquirer or the New Acquirer to obtain all necessary USDA approvals to manufacture and sell Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines and Feline Leukemia Vaccines in the United States; (b) such assistance to the Acquirer or New Acquirer as is reasonably necessary to enable the Acquirer or New Acquirer to manufacture Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines and Feline Leukemia Vaccines in substantially the same manner and quality employed or achieved by Solvay at the time the agreement containing consent order is signed; and (c) consultation with knowledgeable employees of AHP and training at either the Charles City Facility or the Acquirer's or New Acquirer's facility, at the Acquirer's or New Acquirer's option for a period of time until the Acquirer or New Acquirer receives certification from the USDA or abandons its efforts for certification from the USDA, sufficient to satisfy reasonably the management of the Acquirer or New Acquirer that its personnel are adequately trained in the manufacture and sale of Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines and Feline Leukemia Vaccines in the United States. Such assistance shall include an on-site inspection of the Charles City Facility, at the Acquirer's or New Acquirer's request, that is the specified source of supply of the Contract Manufacturing. AHP may require reimbursement from the Acquirer or New Acquirer for all its direct out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing the services required by this subparagraph II.B.5. 6. The Divestiture Agreement shall require the Acquirer or the New Acquirer to submit to the Commission, at the same time that the respondent submits its application for approval of divestiture, a certification attesting to the good faith intention of the Acquirer or the New Acquirer, including an actual plan by the Acquirer or the New Acquirer, to obtain in an expeditious manner all necessary USDA approvals to manufacture and sell Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines and Feline Leukemia Vaccines in the United States.

7. The Divestiture Agreement shall require the Acquirer or the New Acquirer to submit to the Interim Trustee, periodic verified written reports setting forth in detail the efforts of the Acquirer or the New Acquirer to sell in the United States, Canine Lyme Vaccine, AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION 1291 1279 Decision and Order Canine Corona Virus Vaccines, and Feline Leukemia Vaccines obtained pursuant to the Contract Manufacturing Agreement and to obtain all USDA approvals necessary to manufacture and sell its own Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines and Feline Leukemia Vaccines in the United States. The Divestiture Agreement shall require the first such report to be submitted 60 days from the date the Divestiture Agreement is approved by the Commission and every 90 days thereafter until all necessary USDA approvals are obtained by the Acquirer or the New Acquirer to manufacture and sell Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines and Feline Leukemia Vaccines in the United States. The Divestiture Agreement shall also require the Acquirer or the New Acquirer to report to the Commission and the Interim Trustee within ten (10) days of its ceasing the sale in the United States of Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines or Feline Leukemia Vaccines obtained pursuant to the Contract Manufacture Agreement for any time period exceeding sixty (60) days or abandoning its efforts to obtain all necessary USDA approvals to manufacture and sell its own Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines or Feline Leukemia Vaccines in the United States.

8. The Divestiture Agreement shall provide that the Commission may terminate the Divestiture Agreement if the Acquirer or the New Acquirer: (a) voluntarily ceases for sixty (60) days or more the sale of Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines or Feline Leukemia Vaccines (except for feline leukemia combinations including the rabies antigen) in the United States prior to obtaining all necessary USDA approvals to manufacture and sell Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines or Feline Leukemia Vaccines in the United States; (b) abandons its efforts to obtain all necessary USDA approvals to manufacture and sell Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines or Feline Leukemia Vaccines (except for feline leukemia combinations including the rabies antigen)in the United States; or (c) fails to obtain all necessary USDA approvals of its own to manufacture and sell Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines or Feline Leukemia Vaccines (except for feline leukemia combinations including the rabies antigen) in the United States within twenty-four (24) months from the date the Commission approves the Divestiture Agreement between AHP and the Acquirer or the New Acquirer; provided, however, that the twenty-four (24) month period may be extended by the Commission for one additional period of up to twelve (12) Decision and Order 123 F.T.C.

months if the Interim Trustee certifies to the Commission that the Acquirer or the New Acquirer made good faith efforts to obtain all necessary USDA approvals to manufacture and sell Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines and Feline Leukemia Vaccines in the United States and that such USDA approvals appear likely to be obtained within such extended time period. 9. The Divestiture Agreement shall provide that if it is terminated, the Canine Lyme Vaccine Assets, Canine Corona Virus Vaccine Assets, and the Feline Leukemia Vaccine Assets shall revert back to AHP and the Canine Lyme Vaccine Assets, Canine Corona Virus Vaccine Assets, and the Feline Leukemia Vaccine Assets shall be divested by the Divestiture Trustee to a New Acquirer pursuant to the provisions of paragraph IV of this order. C. While the obligations imposed by paragraphs II, Ill or IV of this order are in effect, respondent shall take such actions as are necessary: (1) to maintain all necessary USDA approvals to manufacture and sell Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines, Feline Leukemia Vaccines, including the single antigen rabies, and Equine Vaccines in the United States; (2) to maintain the viability and marketability of the Canine Lyme Vaccine Assets, Canine Corona Virus Vaccine Assets, Feline Leukemia Vaccine Assets, including single antigen rabies, and Equine Vaccine Assets, as well as all tangible assets, including the Charles City Facility, used to manufacture and sell Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines and Feline Leukemia Vaccines; and (3) to prevent the destruction, removal, wasting, deterioration or impairment of the Canine Lyme Vaccine Assets, Canine Corona Virus Vaccine Assets, Feline Leukemia Vaccine Assets and Equine Vaccine Assets, including the Charles City Facility, used to manufacture and sell Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines, Feline Leukemia Vaccines or Equine Vaccines except for ordinary wear and tear. Nothing herein shall prohibit AHP from transferring products, including the single antigen rabies, other than the Canine Lyme Vaccine Assets, Canine Corona Virus Vaccine Assets, Feline Leukemia Vaccine Assets, or Equine Vaccine Assets from the Charles City Facility to any other AHP facility. D. Respondent agrees not to sue the Acquirer or the New Acquirer for patent infringement with regard to the Acquirer's or the New Acquirer's manufacture or sale of Canine Corona Virus Vaccines or Feline Leukemia Vaccines. Respondent agrees not to AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION 1293 1279 Decision and Order acquire the right to sue the Acquirer or the New Acquirer for patent infringement with regard to the Acquirer's or the New Acquirer's manufacture or sale of the Canine Lyme Vaccine. Ii.

It is further ordered, That:

A. At any time after the order becomes final, the Commission may appoint an Interim Trustee to monitor that AHP and the Acquirer or New Acquirer, expeditiously perform their respective responsibilities as required by this order and the Divestiture Agreement approved by the Commission. AHP shall consent to the following terms and conditions regarding the powers, duties, authorities, and responsibilities of the Interim Trustee appointed pursuant to this paragraph:

1. The Commission shall select the Interim Trustee, subject to the consent of AHP, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. If AHP has not opposed, in writing, including the reasons for opposing, the selection of any proposed trustee within ten (10) days after notice by the staff of the Commission to AHP of the identity of any proposed trustee, AHP shall be deemed to have consented to the selection of the proposed trustee.

2. The Interim Trustee shall have the power and authority to monitor AHP's compliance with the terms of this order and with the terms of the Divestiture Agreement with the Acquirer or New Acquirer.

3. Within ten (10) days after appointment of the Interim Trustee, AHP shall execute a trust agreement that, subject to the prior approval of the Commission, confers on the Interim Trustee all the rights and powers necessary to permit the Interim Trustee to monitor AHP's compliance with the terms of this order and with the Divestiture Agreement with the Acquirer or New Acquirer, and to monitor the compliance of the Acquirer or New Acquirer under the Divestiture Agreement.

4. The Interim Trustee shall serve until such time as the Acquirer or New Acquirer has received all necessary USDA approvals to manufacture and sell Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines, and Feline Leukemia Vaccines (except for feline leukemia combinations including rabies) in the United States. Decision and Order 123 E.T.C.

5. The Interim Trustee shall have full and complete access to AHP's personnel, books, records, docunients, facilities and technical information relating to the research, development, manufacture, importation, distribution and sale of Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines, or Feline Leukemia Vaccines, or to any other relevant information, as the Interim Trustee may reasonably request, including, but not limited to, all documents and records kept in the normal course of business that relate to the manufacturing of Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines, and Feline Leukemia Vaccines. AHP shall cooperate with any reasonable request of the Interim Trustee. AHP shall take no action to interfere with or impede the Interim Trustee's ability to monitor AHP's compliance with paragraphs II, III and IV of this order and the Divestiture Agreement between AHP and the Acquirer or New Acquirer. 6. The Interim Trustee shall serve, without bond or other security, at the cost and expense of AHP, on such reasonable and customary terms and conditions as the Commission may set. The Interim Trustee shall have authority to employ, at the cost and expense of AHP, such consultants, accountants, attorneys and other representatives and assistants as are reasonably necessary to carry out the Interim Trustee's duties and responsibilities. The Interim Trustee shall account for all expenses incurred, including fees for his or her services, subject to the approval of the Commission. 7. AHP shall indemnify the Interim Trustee and hold the Interim Trustee harmless against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses arising out of, or in connection with, the performance of the Interim Trustee's duties, including all reasonable fees of counsel and other expenses incurred in connection with the preparations for, or defense of any claim whether or not resulting in any liability, except to the extent that such liabilities, losses, damages, claims, or expenses result from the misfeasance, gross negligence, willful or wanton acts, or bad faith by the Interim Trustee. | 8. If the Interim Trustee ceases to act or fails to act diligently, a substitute trustee shall be appointed in the same manner as provided in subparagraph IJJ.A.1 of this order.

9. The Commission may on its own initiative or at the request of the Interim Trustee issue such additional orders or directions as may be necessary or appropriate to assure compliance with the requirements of this order and the Divestiture Agreement with the Acquirer or New Acquirer.

AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION 1295 1279 Decision and Order 10. The Interim Trustee shall evaluate reports submitted to it by the Acquirer or the New Acquirer with respect to the efforts of the Acquirer or the New Acquirer to obtain all necessary USDA approvals to manufacture and sell Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines and Feline Leukemia Vaccines. The Interim Trustee shall report in writing to the Commission every two months concerning compliance by AHP and the Acquirer or New Acquirer, with the provisions of paragraphs II, III and IV of this order and the efforts of the Acquirer or New Acquirer to obtain all necessary USDA approvals to manufacture and sell Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines, and Feline Leukemia Vaccines in the United States.

B. If the Commission terminates the Divestiture Agreement pursuant to subparagraph II.B.8 of this order, the Commission may direct the Interim Trustee to seek a New Acquirer, as provided for in subparagraph II.B.9 of this order.

IV.

It is further ordered, That:

A. If AHP fails to divest absolutely and in good faith, and with the Commission's prior approval: the Canine Lyme Vaccine Assets, the Canine Corona Virus Vaccine Assets, and the Feline Leukemia Vaccine Assets and comply with the requirements of paragraph II of this order, or if Schering-Plough or the Acquirer abandons its efforts or fails to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals in the manner set out in paragraph II.B.8(b) and (c), then any executed Divestiture Agreement between AHP and Schering-Plough or an Acquirer, as applicable, shall be terminated and the Commission may appoint a Divestiture Trustee to divest the Solvay Companion Animal Vaccine Assets and execute a new Divestiture Agreement that satisfies the requirements of paragraph II of this order. The Divestiture Trustee may be the same person as the Interim Trustee and will have the authority and responsibility to divest the Solvay Companion Animal Vaccine Assets absolutely and in good faith, and with the Commission's prior approval. The proceeds of any divestiture by the Divestiture Trustee shall be for the account of AHP. B. If the Commission terminates a Divestiture Agreement and if a Divestiture Trustee is appointed or directed by the Commission or a court pursuant to subparagraph A of this paragraph to divest the Decision and Order 123 F.T.C.

Solvay Companion Animal Vaccine Assets to a New Acquirer, AHP shall consent to the following terms and conditions regarding the Divestiture Trustee's powers, duties, authority, and responsibilities: 1. The Divestiture Trustee shall have the same authority and responsibilities with respect to the New Acquirer as those described in paragraph III of this order, as well as the authority and responsibility necessary to effect the required divestiture pursuant to this paragraph.

2. Neither the decision of the Commission to direct the Divestiture Trustee, nor the decision of the Commission not to direct the Divestiture Trustee, to divest any of the assets under subparagraph A of this paragraph shall preclude the Commission or the Attorney General from seeking civil penalties or any other relief available to it, including a court-appointed trustee, pursuant to Section 5(1) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, or any other statute enforced by the Commission, for any failure by the respondent to comply with this order.

3. The Commission shall select the Divestiture Trustee, subject to the consent of AHP, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. If AHP has not opposed, in writing, including the reasons for opposing, the selection of any proposed Divestiture Trustee within ten (10) days after notice by the staff of the Commission to AHP of the identity of any proposed Divestiture Trustee, AHP shall be deemed to have consented to the selection of the proposed Divestiture Trustee. The Divestiture Trustee may be the same person as the Interim Trustee.

A. Subject to the prior approval of the Commission, the Divestiture Trustee shall have the exclusive power and authority to divest the Solvay Companion Animal Vaccine Assets to a New Acquirer pursuant to the terms of this order and to enter into a Divestiture Agreement with the New Acquirer pursuant to the terms of this order, which Divestiture Agreement shall be subject to the prior approval of the Commission.

5. Within ten (10) days after appointment of the Divestiture Trustee, AHP shall execute a (or amend the existing) trust agreement that, subject to the prior approval of the Commission and, in the case of a court-appointed trustee, of the court, transfers to the Divestiture Trustee all rights and powers necessary to permit the Divestiture Trustee to divest the Solvay Companion Animal Vaccine Assets to a AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION 1297 1279 Decision and Order New Acquirer and to enter into a Divestiture Agreement with the New Acquirer.

6. The Divestiture Trustee shall have six (6) months from the date the Commission approves the trust agreement described in subparagraph IV.B.3 of this order to divest the Solvay Companion Animal Vaccine Assets and to enter into a Divestiture Agreement with the New Acquirer that satisfies the requirements of paragraph II of this order. If, however, at the end of the applicable six (6)month period, the Divestiture Trustee has submitted to the Commission a plan of divestiture or believes that divestiture can be achieved within a reasonable time, such divestiture period may be extended by the Commission, or, in the case of a court-appointed trustee, by the court; provided, however, the Commission may extend such divestiture period only two (2) times.

7. The Divestiture Trustee shall have full and complete access to the personnel, books, records and facilities of AHP related to the manufacture, distribution, or sale of the Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines and Feline Leukemia Vaccines or to any other relevant information, as the Divestiture Trustee may request. AHP shall develop such financial or other information as the Divestiture Trustee may request and shall cooperate with the Divestiture Trustee. AHP shall take no action to interfere with or impede the Divestiture Trustee's accomplishment of his or her responsibilities.

8. The Divestiture Trustee shall use reasonable efforts to negotiate the most favorable price and terms available in each contract that is submitted to the Commission, subject to AHP's absolute and unconditional obligation to divest at no minimum price and the Divestiture Trustee's obligation to expeditiously accomplish the remedial purpose of the order; to assure that AHP enters into a Divestiture Agreement that complies with the provisions of paragraph IV.A; to assure that AHP complies with the remaining provisions of paragraphs IV of this order; and to assure that the New Acquirer obtains all necessary USDA approvals to manufacture and sell Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines, and Feline Leukemia Vaccines in the United States. The divestiture shall be made to, and the Divestiture Agreement executed with, the New Acquirer in the manner set forth in paragraph II of this order; provided, however, if the Divestiture Trustee receives bona fide offers from more than one acquiring entity, and if the Commission determines to approve more than one such acquiring entity, the Divestiture Trustee shall divest to Decision and Order 123 F.T.C.

the acquiring entity selected by AHP from among those approved by the Commission. ;

9. The Divestiture Trustee shall serve, without bond or other security, at the cost and expense of AHP, on such reasonable and customary terms and conditions as the Commission or a court may set. The Divestiture Trustee shall have the authority to employ, at the cost and expense of AHP, such consultants, accountants, attorneys, investment bankers, business brokers, appraisers, and other representatives and assistants as are necessary to carry out the Divestiture Trustee's duties and responsibilities. The Divestiture Trustee shall account for all monies derived from the divestiture and all expenses incurred. After approval by the Commission and, in the case of a court-appointed trustee, by the court, of the account of the trustee, including fees for his or her services, all remaining monies shall be paid at the direction of AHP. The Divestiture Trustee's compensation shall be based at least in significant part on a commission arrangement contingent on the Divestiture Trustee's locating a New Acquirer and assuring compliance with this order. 10. AHP shall indemnify the Divestiture Trustee and hold the Divestiture Trustee harmless against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising out of, or in connection with, the performance of the Divestiture Trustee's duties, including all reasonable fees of counsel and other expenses incurred in connection with the preparation for, or defense of any claim, whether or not resulting in any liability, except to the extent that such liabilities, losses, damages, claims, or expenses result from misfeasance, gross negligence, willful or wanton acts, or bad faith by the Divestiture Trustee.

11. If the Divestiture Trustee ceases to act or fails to act diligently, a substitute trustee shall be appointed in the same manner as provided in paragraph IV of this order. 12. The Commission or, in the case of a court-appointed trustee, the court, may on its own initiative or at the request of the Divestiture Trustee issue such additional orders or directions as may be necessary or appropriate to comply with the terms of this order. 13. The Divestiture Trustee shall have no obligation or authority to operate or maintain the Solvay Companion Animal Vaccine Assets.

14. The Divestiture Trustee shall report in writing to AHP and the Commission every two months concerning his or her efforts to divest the relevant assets, AHP's compliance with the terms of this order, AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION 1299 1279 Decision and Order and the New Acquirer's efforts to obtain all necessary USDA approvals to manufacture and sell the Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines and Feline Leukemia Vaccines. V.

It is further ordered, That:

A. Within sixty (60) days of the date this order becomes final and every ninety (90) days thereafter until AHP has fully complied with the provisions of paragraphs II, III and IV of this order, AHP shall submit to the Commission a verified written report setting forth in detail the manner and form of which it intends to comply, is complying, and has complied with these paragraphs of this order. AHP shall include in its compliance reports, among other things that are required from time to time, a full description of the efforts being made to comply with these paragraphs of this order, including a description of all substantive contacts or negotiations for accomplishing the divestiture and entering into the Divestiture Agreement required by this order, including the identity of all parties contacted. AHP shall include in its compliance reports copies of all written communications to and from such parties, all internal memoranda, and all reports and recommendations concerning the Divestiture Agreement required by paragraph II. B. One (1) year from the date this order becomes final and annually until AHP has complied with all terms of this order or until the Acquirer or New Acquirer has obtained all necessary USDA approvals to manufacture and sell Canine Lyme Vaccine, Canine Corona Virus Vaccines and Feline Leukemia Vaccines in the United States, and at such other times as the Commission may require, AHP shall file a verified written report with the Commission setting forth in detail the manner and form in which it has complied and is complying with this order.

VI.

It is further ordered, That, for the purpose of determining or securing compliance with this order, and subject to any legally recognized privilege, upon written request and on reasonable notice to respondent, respondent shall permit any duly authorized representatives of the Commission:

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A. Access, during office hours and in the presence of counsel, to inspect and copy all books, ledgers, accounts, correspondence, memoranda and other records and documents in the possession or under the control of respondent, relating to any matters contained in this consent order; and B. Upon five (5) days’ notice to respondent, and without restraint or interference from respondent, to interview officers or employees of respondent, who may have counsel present, regarding such matters. VI.

It is further ordered, That respondent shall notify the Commission at least thirty (30) days prior to any change in respondent such as dissolution, assignment or sale resulting in the emergence of a successor, the creation or dissolution of subsidiaries or any other change that may affect compliance obligations arising out of the order.

SCHERING-PLOUGH HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS, INC. 1301 1301 Complaint