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Astellas Pharma Inc. Chases CV Therapeutics, Inc. (JOBS) After Snubbed Bid

February 23, 2009 | 
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TOKYO, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Astellas Pharma Inc, Japan's second-largest drugmaker, said on Monday it would continue to pursue U.S. biotech firm CV Therapeutics, which has rejected its $1 billion buyout offer.
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