The largest detractor during the quarter was in the health care sector after Mylan NV (MYL, Financial) fell over 40 percent and cost the Fund 83 basis points in performance. The key development that pressured the stock was when rival TEVA Pharmaceutical (NYSE:TEVA) removed its takeover bid and instead acquired Allergan PLC’s (NYSE:AGN) generic business. Mylan remains interested in acquiring Perrigo (NYSE:PRGO) who prefers to remain independent. In addition, all of healthcare, and drug makers specifically, are seeing considerable selling pressure due to Valiant Pharmaceutical’s (NYSE:VRX) specialty pharmacy sales and Mylan does not use specialty pharmacies. Lastly, political rhetoric about price controls in health care is being bandied about by the Democratic frontrunner and those comments have had a negative impact on the entire industry.
From the Keeley All-Cap Value Fund commentary on third quarter 2015.
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