Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a portfolio of over-the-counter consumer brands from specialty pharmaceutical company Akorn Operating Company LLC for $230 million in cash.

The consumer product portfolio to be acquired from Akorn features the TheraTears eye care brand, which represents approximately 80% of portfolio revenues, as well as four other brands in the VMS and Cough & Cold categories. TheraTears is a doctor-created brand with heritage dating back to the mid-1970s when ophthalmologist Dr. Jeffrey Gilbard began research into treatment and relief of dry eyes.

Ron Lombardi, chairman and chief executive officer of Prestige Consumer Healthcare said,“Prestige has a long and successful history in the eye care space highlighted by the iconic Clear Eyes brand. The acquisition of the proven TheraTears brand will further enhance this leading eye care franchise with additional long-term growth opportunities in the fast-growing ‘dry eye’ segment.”

Sawaya Partners LLC is acting as exclusive financial advisor to Prestige in the transaction and Reed Smith LLP as legal counsel.