Pfizer Inc. (PFE) has contacted Actavis PLC (ACT) to indicate its interest in a potential acquisition, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

The parties aren't in formal talks, Bloomberg reported.

Actavis shares recently traded up 2.2% to $240.88.

Full story at http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-09-23/pfizer-said-to-approach-actavis-to-gauge-interest-in-deal.html

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