A large and widespread genus varying in size from small shrubs to large trees: willows.
1The first pieces were grown from a type of willow - salix viminalis - because it shapes and grafts particularly well.
2Another bidder may also be interested in the Salix business, they added.
3Representatives for Endo and Salix could not immediately be reached for comment.
4Representatives for Salix and Actavis could not be immediately reached for comment.
5Reuters reported on Monday that Allergan had resumed talks to buy Salix.
6Salix Senior Vice President Tim Creech is currently serving as acting CFO.
7It is not clear whether other companies are also preparing bids for Salix.
8Salix Pharmaceuticals makes treatments for disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and diarrhea.
9Reports have said Salix could fetch Valeant as much as $10 billion.
10Salix is working with executive search firm Korn Ferry to find a new CFO.
11CNBC first reported on Friday that Valeant was close to a deal with Salix.
12A spokesman for Salix could not be reached for comment.
13Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd SLXP.O did the same on Oct. 3.
14A Salix representative was not immediately available to comment.
15Allergan declined to comment while a Salix spokesman could not be immediately reached for comment.
16The investors include the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association and Salix Capital US Inc.