Mergers & acquisitions
As the macro pressures of higher rates and fear of recession build, today’s investor is increasingly risk averse. With zero-risk options offering decent returns, only the highest-quality programs will get funding.
Seagen and Pfizer are in early-stage talks over a potential acquisition that could exceed $30 billion.
One day after revealing a restructuring initiative, Jounce Therapeutics announced it plans to merge its business in an all-stock deal with clinical-stage biotech Redx Pharma.
Amid mounting pressure from investors and shareholders, Bayer’s supervisory board unanimously appointed outsider Bill Anderson as its new CEO.
Karuna Therapeutics acquired exclusive rights to Goldfinch Bio’s investigational TRPC4/5 channel candidates in a deal potentially worth $520 million.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) voiced concerns to the FTC regarding the prospective acquisitions of Horizon Pharmaceuticals and Opiant Pharmaceuticals by Amgen and Indivior.
Editas announced the sale of its iPSC-derived iNK programs to Shoreline Biosciences. Shoreline also licensed Editas’ SLEEK technology.
Shockwave Medical bolsters medical device portfolio with acquisition of Neovasc.
Massachusetts-based biotech Leap Therapeutics announced Tuesday that it had entered into a merger deal with the privately-held Flame Biosciences, Inc.
Elicio Therapeutics entered into a merger agreement as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Angion Biomedica Co. on Tuesday, becoming a Nasdaq-listed company.
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