Following tax reform, analysts expect imminent biopharma mega-mergers, with Pfizer, Merck and Roche looking to buy, AstraZeneca, Bristol and Vertex looming as take-out candidates, and Amgen as either a buyer or a target.
Leerink Partners assessed the likelihood of a biopharma mega-merger now that US tax reform has been enacted and determined that AstraZeneca PLC, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., Celgene Corp. and Biogen Inc. are the targets that would make the most sense for potential acquirers such as Pfizer Inc., Merck & Co. Inc. or Roche.
In a March 16 analysis, Seamus Fernandez and Geoffrey Porges say that the aftermath of tax reform, along with the...
Highlights from Day Four of the BIO International Convention include Woodcock offering practical advice on rare disease trials, the sorry state of dealmaking mid-year, Novartis discussing its approach to partnering, and Generate looking for funding to move into Phase III.
Highlights from Day 3 of the BIO International Convention include the realities of MFN pricing, AstraZeneca's R&D plans for obesity, the need for resources for FDA's rare disease hub and reactions to the Commissioner's National Priority Review Voucher program.
Government policy ramifications and tight financial markets mean it’s time to prepare strategically for a better business development environment, EY suggests.
Instead of opting in on Phase II-ready PCSK9-targeted VERVE-102, Lilly will buy its partner for up to $1.3bn. Analysts call the deal a bargain for Lilly, but fair to Verve.
Oral RNA splicing modulator has gone into a Phase II/III trial
Highlights from Day 3 of the BIO International Convention include the realities of MFN pricing, AstraZeneca's R&D plans for obesity, the need for resources for FDA's rare disease hub and reactions to the Commissioner's National Priority Review Voucher program.
Government policy ramifications and tight financial markets mean it’s time to prepare strategically for a better business development environment, EY suggests.
