Why Data Integrity Concerns Led Fresenius To Back Away From Akorn Deal

Tipped off by whistleblower, Fresenius reviewed data integrity audits that led it to back away from plans to acquire Akorn, firm tells court. It’s a case with lessons for any pharmaceutical company that wants to ensure its own data integrity – and that of its business partners.

Recent court filings provide a behind-the-scenes look at the data integrity allegations that threaten to derail Fresenius Kabi AG's $4.75bn acquisition of Akorn Inc.

Fresenius announced plans to abandon the acquisition over data integrity issues on April 22, and Akorn filed a complaint the next day asking the Delaware Chancery Court to nevertheless uphold...

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