SC TO-T/A

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE TO

Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

 

 

LOXO ONCOLOGY, INC.

(Name of Subject Company (Issuer))

 

 

BOWFIN ACQUISITION CORPORATION

(Offeror)

a wholly-owned subsidiary of

ELI LILLY AND COMPANY

(Parent of Offeror)

(Names of Filing Persons)

 

 

Common Stock par value $0.0001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

548862101

(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)

 

 

Michael J. Harrington, Esq.

General Counsel

Eli Lilly and Company

Lilly Corporate Center

Indianapolis, Indiana 46285

Telephone: (317) 276-2000

Copies to:

Raymond O. Gietz, Esq.

Matthew J. Gilroy, Esq.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

767 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY 94104

(212) 310-8000

(Name, address, and telephone number of person authorized to receive notices and communications on behalf of filing persons)

 

 

CALCULATION OF FILING FEE

 

Transaction Valuation*   Amount of Filing Fee**

$8,015,404,446.88

  $971,467.02

 

*

Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the filing fee. This calculation is based on the offer to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Loxo Oncology, Inc. (“Loxo Oncology”), at a purchase price of $235.00 per share, net to the seller in cash, without interest and less any applicable tax withholding. As of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, on January 17, 2019 (the most recent practicable date): (i) 30,787,728 shares of Loxo Oncology common stock were issued and outstanding, (ii) no shares of Loxo Oncology common stock were held by Loxo Oncology in its treasury and (iii) 4,703,439 shares of Loxo Oncology common stock were subject to outstanding Loxo Oncology stock options.

**

The filing fee was calculated in accordance with Rule 0-11 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Fee Rate Advisory No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2019, issued August 24, 2018, by multiplying the transaction value by 0.0001212.

 

Check the box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was previously paid. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the form or schedule and the date of its filing.

 

Amount Previously Paid: $971,467.02    Filing Party: Bowfin Acquisition Corporation and Eli Lilly and Company
Form or Registration No.: Schedule TO-T    Date Filed: January 17, 2019

 

Check the box if the filing relates solely to preliminary communications made before the commencement of a tender offer.

Check the appropriate boxes below to designate any transactions to which the statement relates:

  ☒ 

Third-party tender offer subject to Rule 14d-1.

  ☐ 

Issuer tender offer subject to Rule 13e-4.

  ☐ 

Going-private transaction subject to Rule 13e-3.

  ☐ 

Amendment to Schedule 13D under Rule 13d-2.

Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting the results of the tender offer:  ☐

If applicable, check the appropriate box(es) below to designate the appropriate rule provision(s) relied upon:

 

  ☐ 

Rule 13e-4(i) (Cross-Border Issuer Tender Offer)

  ☐ 

Rule 14d-1(d) (Cross-Border Third-Party Tender Offer)

 

 

 


This Amendment No. 1 (this “Amendment”) amends and supplements the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 17, 2019 (together with any subsequent amendments and supplements thereto, the “Schedule TO”), by Bowfin Acquisition Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Purchaser”) and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, an Indiana corporation (“Lilly”). The Schedule TO relates to the offer by Purchaser to purchase all of the outstanding shares of common stock, par value, $0.0001 per share (the “Shares”), of Loxo Oncology, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Loxo Oncology”), at a purchase price of $235.00 per Share (the “Offer Price”), net to the seller in cash, without interest, and subject to withholding taxes, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase and in the related Letter of Transmittal, copies of which are attached to the Schedule TO as Exhibits (a)(1)(A) and (a)(1)(B), respectively.

Except as otherwise set forth in this Amendment, the information set forth in the Schedule TO remains unchanged and is incorporated herein by reference to the extent relevant to the items in this Amendment. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the Schedule TO.

Items 1 through 9 and Item 11.

The disclosure in the Offer to Purchase and Items 1 through 9 and Item 11 of the Schedule TO is hereby amended and supplemented by adding a new paragraph at the end of Section 15 – “Conditions of the Offer” of the Offer to Purchase to read as follows:

“The Antitrust Condition has been satisfied by the expiration of the HSR Act waiting period, effective January 31, 2019 at 11:59 p.m., Eastern time.”

The disclosure in the Offer to Purchase and Items 1 through 9 and Item 11 of the Schedule TO is hereby amended and supplemented by adding the following sentence at the end of the first paragraph in Section 16 – “Certain Legal Matters; Regulatory Approvals” of the Offer to Purchase under the subheading “Antitrust Compliance”:

“The waiting period applicable to the Offer under the HSR Act expired effective January 31, 2019 at 11:59 p.m., Eastern time.”

The disclosure in the Offer to Purchase and Item 11 of the Schedule TO is hereby amended and supplemented by adding the following sub-heading and paragraph at the end of Section 16 – “Certain Legal Matters; Regulatory Approvals” of the Offer to Purchase:

“Certain Litigation

On January 23, 2019, Elaine Wang, a purported stockholder of Loxo Oncology, filed a putative securities class action complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware against Loxo Oncology and the individual members of the board of directors of Loxo Oncology (the “Board”), captioned


Wang v. Loxo Oncology, Inc., et. al., Case No. 1:19-cv-00133-UNA (the “Wang Complaint”). The Wang Complaint asserts that Loxo Oncology and certain of its directors violated sections 14(e), 14(d), and 20(a) of the Exchange Act by making untrue statements of material fact and omitting certain material facts related to the Transactions in the Schedule 14D-9. The Wang Complaint seeks, among other things, an order enjoining defendants from consummating the Transactions and money damages.

On January 24, 2019, Colleen Witmer, a purported stockholder of Loxo Oncology, also filed a putative securities class action complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware against Loxo Oncology, the individual members of the Board, Lilly and Purchaser, captioned Witmer v. Loxo Oncology, Inc., et. al., Case No. 1:19-cv-00135-UNA (the “Witmer Complaint”). The Witmer Complaint asserts that Loxo Oncology, certain of its directors, Lilly and Purchaser violated sections 14(e), 14(d), and 20(a) of the Exchange Act by making untrue statements of material fact and omitting certain material facts related to the Transactions in the Schedule 14D-9. The Witmer Complaint seeks, among other things, an order enjoining defendants from consummating the Transactions and money damages.

On January 28, 2019, Katie Elasmar, a purported stockholder of Loxo Oncology, also filed a putative securities class action complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against Loxo Oncology and the individual members of the Board, captioned Elasmar v. Loxo Oncology, Inc., et. al., Case No. 1:19-cv-00133-UNA (the “Elasmar Complaint”). The Elasmar Complaint asserts that Loxo Oncology and certain of its directors violated sections 14(e) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act by making untrue statements of material fact and omitting certain material facts related to the Transactions in the Schedule 14D-9. The Elasmar Complaint seeks, among other things, an order enjoining defendants from consummating the Transactions and money damages.

On January 31, 2019, Michael Stevens, a purported stockholder of Loxo Oncology, also filed a putative securities class action complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware against Loxo Oncology and the individual members of the Board, captioned Michael Stevens v. Loxo Oncology, Inc., et. al., Case No. 1:19-ct-00034 (the “Stevens Complaint”). The Stevens Complaint asserts that Loxo Oncology and certain of its directors violated sections 14(e), 14(d) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act by making untrue statements of material fact and omitting certain material facts related to the Transactions in the Schedule 14D-9. The Stevens Complaint seeks, among other things, an order enjoining defendants from consummating the Transactions and money damages.”

Item 12. Exhibits.

Item 12 of the Schedule TO is hereby amended and supplemented by adding the following exhibit:

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

(a)(5)(B)    Joint Press Release issued by Eli Lilly and Company and Loxo Oncology, Inc. on February 1, 2019.


SIGNATURES

After due inquiry and to the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Date: February 1, 2019

 

Bowfin Acquisition Corporation
By:   /s/ Darren J. Carroll
  Name: Darren J. Carroll
  Title: President

 

Eli Lilly and Company
By:   /s/ Joshua L. Smiley
  Name: Joshua L. Smiley
 

Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.   Description
(a)(1)(A)   Offer to Purchase, dated January 17, 2019.*
(a)(1)(B)   Letter of Transmittal (including Guidelines for Certification of Taxpayer Identification Number on IRS Form W-9).*
(a)(1)(C)   Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees.*
(a)(1)(D)   Letter to Clients for use by Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees.*
(a)(1)(E)   Summary Advertisement, dated January 17, 2019.*
(a)(5)(A)   Joint Press Release issued by Eli Lilly and Company and Loxo Oncology, Inc. on January 7, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Lilly on January 7, 2019).*
(a)(5)(B)   Joint Press Release issued by Eli Lilly and Company and Loxo Oncology, Inc. on February 1, 2019.**
(b)   Not applicable.
(d)(1)   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated January 5, 2019, by and among Eli Lilly and Company, Bowfin Acquisition Corporation and Loxo Oncology, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Loxo Oncology, Inc. on January 7, 2019).*
(d)(2)   Tender and Support Agreement by and among Eli Lilly and Company, Bowfin Acquisition Corporation and Aisling Capital III, LP, dated January 5, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Loxo Oncology, Inc. on January 7, 2019).*
(d)(3)   Non-Disclosure Agreement between Loxo Oncology, Inc. and Eli Lilly and Company dated December 22, 2018.*
(g)   Not applicable.
(h)   Not applicable.

 

*

Previously filed.

**

Filed herewith.

EX-(a)(5)(B)

Exhibit (a)(5)(B)

 

LOGO     

LOGO

 

February 1, 2019

    

Eli Lilly and Company

    

Lilly Corporate Center

Indianapolis, Indiana 46285

U.S.A.

+1.317.276.2000

www.lilly.com

For Release:

  

Immediately

Refer to:

  

Mark Taylor; mark.taylor@lilly.com; (317) 276-5795 (Lilly Media)

  

Kevin Hern; hern_kevin_r@lilly.com; (317) 277-1838 (Lilly Investors)

  

Lauren Cohen; lcohen@loxooncology.com; (617) 678-2067 (Loxo Oncology)

  

Peter Rahmer; prahmer@enduranceadvisors.com; (415) 515-9763 (Loxo Investors)

  

Dan Budwick; dan@1abmedia.com; (973) 271-6085 (Loxo Media)

Lilly and Loxo Oncology Announce Expiration of HSR Act Waiting Period in Connection with Proposed Transaction

INDIANAPOLIS, IN and STAMFORD, CT – Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) (“Lilly”) and Loxo Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOXO) (“Loxo Oncology”) today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the “HSR Act”), in connection with Lilly’s previously-announced tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Loxo Oncology for a purchase price of $235.00 per share in cash (the “Offer Price”), or approximately $8.0 billion.

Lilly’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Bowfin Acquisition Corporation, commenced the tender offer on January 17, 2019 and the tender offer is scheduled to expire one minute after 11:59 P.M., Eastern time, on February 14, 2019. The transaction is not subject to any financing condition and is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2019, subject to customary closing conditions, including the tender of a majority of the outstanding shares of Loxo Oncology’s common stock. The expiration of the waiting period under the HSR Act satisfies one of the conditions to the closing of the transaction. Following the successful completion of the tender offer, Lilly will acquire any shares of Loxo Oncology that are not tendered into the tender offer through a second-step merger at the Offer Price.

About Eli Lilly and Company

Lilly is a global healthcare leader that unites caring with discovery to create medicines that make life better for people around the world. We were founded more than a century ago by a man committed to creating high-quality medicines that meet real needs, and today we remain true to that mission in all our work. Across the globe, Lilly employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. To learn more about Lilly, please visit us at www.lilly.com and www.lilly.com/newsroom/social-channels. C-LLY

About Loxo Oncology

Loxo Oncology is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of highly selective medicines for patients with genomically defined cancers. Our pipeline focuses on cancers that are uniquely dependent on single gene abnormalities, such that a single drug has the potential to treat the cancer with dramatic effect. We believe that the most selective, purpose-built medicines have the highest probability of maximally inhibiting the intended target, with the intention of delivering best-in-class disease control and safety. Our management team seeks out experienced industry partners, world-class scientific advisors and innovative clinical-regulatory approaches to deliver new cancer therapies to patients as quickly and efficiently as possible. For more information, please visit the company’s website at http://www.loxooncology.com.


Lilly Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements about Lilly’s acquisition of Loxo Oncology, Inc. (“Loxo Oncology”). It reflects Lilly’s current beliefs; however, as with any such undertaking, there are substantial risks and uncertainties in implementing the transaction. Among other things, there can be no guarantee that the transaction will be completed in the anticipated timeframe, or at all, or that the conditions required to complete the transaction will be met, or that Lilly will realize the expected benefits of the transaction. For further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, see Lilly’s most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

Loxo Oncology Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” relating to the acquisition of Loxo Oncology by Lilly. Such forward-looking statements include the ability of Loxo Oncology and Lilly to complete the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, including the parties’ ability to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the offer and the other conditions set forth in the merger agreement and the possibility of any termination of the merger agreement. Such forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations that involve risks, changes in circumstances, assumptions and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from current expectations because of risks associated with uncertainties as to the timing of the offer and the subsequent merger; uncertainties as to how many of Loxo Oncology’s stockholders will tender their shares in the offer; the risk that competing offers or acquisition proposals will be made; the possibility that various conditions to the consummation of the offer or the merger may not be satisfied or waived; the effects of disruption from the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement on Loxo Oncology’s business and the fact that the announcement and pendency of the transactions may make it more difficult to establish or maintain relationships with employees, suppliers and other business partners; the risk that stockholder litigation in connection with the offer or the merger may result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability; other uncertainties pertaining to the business of Loxo Oncology, including those set forth in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of Loxo Oncology’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, which is on file with the SEC and available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Additional factors may be set forth in those sections of Loxo Oncology’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2018, filed with the SEC in the fourth quarter of 2018. In addition to the risks described above and in Loxo Oncology’s other filings with the SEC, other unknown or unpredictable factors could also affect Loxo Oncology’s results. No forward-looking statements can be guaranteed and actual results may differ materially from such statements. The information contained in this press release is provided only as of the date of this report, and Loxo Oncology undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements either contained in or incorporated by reference into this report on account of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Additional Information about the Acquisition and Where to Find It

This announcement is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell shares of Loxo Oncology, nor is it a substitute for the tender offer materials that Lilly and its acquisition subsidiary filed with the SEC upon commencement of the tender offer on January 17, 2019. At the time the tender offer was commenced, Lilly and its acquisition subsidiary filed tender offer materials on Schedule TO, and Loxo Oncology filed a Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 with the SEC with respect to the tender offer. THE TENDER OFFER MATERIALS (INCLUDING AN OFFER TO PURCHASE, A RELATED LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND CERTAIN OTHER TENDER OFFER DOCUMENTS) AND THE SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. HOLDERS OF SHARES OF LOXO ONCOLOGY ARE URGED TO READ THESE DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY (AS EACH MAY BE AMENDED OR SUPPLEMENTED FROM TIME TO TIME) BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT HOLDERS OF LOXO ONCOLOGY SECURITIES SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISION REGARDING TENDERING THEIR SECURITIES. The Offer to Purchase, the related Letter of Transmittal and certain other tender offer documents, as well as the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement, are available to all holders of shares of Loxo Oncology at no expense to them. The tender offer materials and the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement are available for free at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. In addition to the Offer to Purchase, the related Letter of Transmittal and certain other tender offer documents, as well as the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement, Lilly and Loxo Oncology file annual, quarterly and special reports and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any reports or other information filed by Lilly or Loxo Oncology at the SEC public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference room. Lilly’s and Loxo Oncology’s filings with the SEC are also available to the public from commercial document-retrieval services and at the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.