VIRBAC ANNOUNCES THAT IT HAS ENTERED INTO AGREEMENT WITH ELI LILLY AND COMPANY

Under the terms of this agreement, Virbac would acquire a combination of titles and rights for the United States on trademarks, marketing authorizations, patents, know-how, customer lists and other assets, related to two major parasiticides for dogs: Sentinel^® Flavor Tabs and Sentinel^® Spectrum, currently marketed in the United States by Novartis Animal Health.

In the United States, Sentinel Flavor tabs and Sentinel Spectrum are expected to reach total revenues of approximately $90 to $100 million dollars in 2014. Adding these strong brands and commercial franchise to the current Virbac portfolio of products offered to veterinary clinics and pet owners in the United States will substantially strengthen Virbac’s presence and penetration in the U.S. companion animal veterinary market and leverage its growth potential.

The completion of this transaction is subject to approval by the Federal Trade Commission, which Virbac expects may be received in the near future. It is also conditioned on the closing of the acquisition of Novartis Animal Health by Eli Lilly and should occur shortly thereafter.

One of the world’s largest laboratories dedicated exclusively to animal health, Virbac develops, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of products and services intended for the prevention and treatment of common pathologies in companion animals. Virbac Corporation, located in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading companion animal health company offering products in the heartworm, tick and flea, dermatology, antibiotic, endocrinology, senior care, behavior, critical care nutrition, and oral hygiene markets. Virbac products are available to pet owners exclusively through a veterinarian.