Sept 7 (Reuters) - Aralez Pharmaceuticals Inc ARZ.TO
* Aralez acquires united states and canadian rights to Zontivity from Merck (NYSE:MRK)
* Says Merck will continue to distribute product on behalf of Aralez
* Says asset purchase agreement entered into between Merck, and Aralez Pharmaceuticals Trading DAC, unit of Aralez
* Says asset purchase agreement included an initial upfront payment of $25 million, which was paid from cash on hand
* Product rights, packaging, labeling and other responsibilities transferred to Aralez Pharmaceuticals Trading DAC Source text for Eikon: ID:nCNWdkQrRa Further company coverage: ARZ.TO
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