UPDATE 2-Allergan says 3rd qtr and 2014 profit to beat expectations
October 09, 2014 at 10:57 AM EDT
Oct 9 (Reuters) - Botox maker Allergan Inc said on Thursday it expects to report third-quarter profit that is more than 20 percent higher than it previously anticipated, which it said bolsters its contention that an unsolicited takeover offer by Valeant Pharmaceuticals Inc undervalues the company.