Warner Chilcott

Acquisition could allow the US drugmaker to move overseas and reduce taxes

New figures indicate M&A activity in Ireland is at its strongest since the early 2008

United States congress reveals scale of corporate relocations to cut taxes

Initiatives to bring jobs and investment to Dundalk have had some success in recent years

Pitching by bankers on tax inversion targets has reached fever pitch

The deal is predicated on the now familiar model of acquire, slash costs and point to advances in the share price

Actavis will pay the equivalent of $89.48 per share for US pharma company

Largest generic drugs manufacturer in the US opts to focus on faster-growing markets but is also withdrawing from China

US pharma group Perrigo says acquisition of Elan will lead to redomiciling in Ireland

Cluster of recent deals could each have an impact on Irish drug sector

Irish domicile of target company an attraction for generic drug maker