Merz is realigning and integrating its core businesses in the United States and Canada into one organization, with a single leadership team, the company announced. According to Merz, "the newly aligned structure is designed to strengthen the company's growth potential and to ensure Merz provides the best products and services for its customers, its highest priority." Acknowledging that the company did not fully integrate Bioform following its acquisition in 2010, Merz said that, "By taking these steps now, the company will be in a better position to maximize the synergies and operate as one nimble, efficient organization. The actions are being taken in response to current market and competitive environment and expected growth." The company further clarified that the actions are not a result of the current Allergan legal situation.