Covis Pharma Group (“Covis”), a global specialty pharmaceutical company that markets therapeutic solutions for patients with life-threatening conditions and chronic illnesses, announced today that Covis Pharma GmbH has completed the acquisition of Eklira® (aclidinium bromide), known as Tudorza® in the US and marketed as Bretaris® in some countries, and Duaklir® (aclidinium bromide/formoterol), marketed as Brimica® in some countries, from AstraZeneca (the “Acquisition”). Under the terms of the Acquisition agreement, AstraZeneca received a payment of $270m from Covis. AstraZeneca will also receive payments in respect of certain ongoing development costs related to the medicines.