Diplomat Pharmacy,Inc. (NYSE:DPLO) Files An 8-K Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

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Diplomat Pharmacy,Inc. (NYSE:DPLO) Files An 8-K Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.01Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On March 31, 2017, Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc., a Michigan corporation, its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), and Celgene Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Celgene”) entered into a Pharmacy Distribution and Services Agreement (the “Agreement”), to be effective July 1, 2017 (the “Effective Date”). On the Effective Date, the Agreement will replace the Company’s current agreement with Celgene, as amended, which is set to expire on June 30, 2017 (the “Current Agreement”). The Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions on which the Company will purchase specialty drugs from Celgene and provide certain services in connection with dispensing prescriptions for such specialty drugs following the expiration of the Current Agreement.

The Agreement is substantially similar to the Current Agreement, except that the Agreement (i) has a term beginning on the Effective Date and ending on June 30, 2019 (subject to each party’s right to terminate for convenience with at least 90 days’ notice), (ii) revises the fees charged for certain services performed by the Company in connection with the Company’s dispensing of prescriptions for the purchased specialty drugs, and (iii) revises the per prescription payouts collected by the Company in the event it meets certain performance targets negotiated with Celgene.

Until the Effective Date, the Current Agreement remains in full force and effect.


About Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. (NYSE:DPLO)

Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. (Diplomat) operates a specialty pharmacy business, which stocks, dispenses and distributes prescriptions for various biotechnology and specialty pharmaceutical manufacturers. The Company operates through specialty pharmacy services segment. The Company’s primary focus is on medication management programs for individuals with chronic diseases, including oncology, immunology, hepatitis, multiple sclerosis, specialty infusion therapy, and various other serious and/or long-term conditions. The Company provides specialty pharmacy support services to a national network of retailers and independent pharmacy groups, hospitals and health systems. The Company offers various services, such as specialty drug dispensing, retail specialty services, hospital and health system services, and hub services. The Company’s patient care system is used to coordinate and track patient adherence and safety.

Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. (NYSE:DPLO) Recent Trading Information

Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. (NYSE:DPLO) closed its last trading session down -0.19 at 14.75 with 608,880 shares trading hands.