Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2010 Results on November 3, 2010

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. (NYSE: PRX) announced today that it will host a conference call and live webcast on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 8:30AM EDT to review results for the third quarter 2010. Par will release its financial results on November 3, 2010 before the market opens.

Access to the live webcast can be made via the Company's website at www.parpharm.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available for two weeks approximately one hour after the call.

About Par

Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. is a US-based specialty pharmaceutical company. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary's two operating divisions, Par Pharmaceutical and Strativa Pharmaceuticals, it develops, manufactures and markets high barrier-to-entry generic drugs and niche, innovative proprietary pharmaceuticals. For press release and other company information, visit www.parpharm.com.

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