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Conditions Converging For More M&A In Korean Pharma, Biotech

 
• By Jung Won Shin

Merger and acquisition deals in South Korea’s pharma/biotech sector have remained relatively few compared to other countries, but several factors are now pointing to a possible increase in activity as pharma and biotech firms hunt for new technologies and growth. 

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As evidenced by the latest announcement from AbbVie Inc. and Allergan PLC, there is still clearly a good appetite for large merger and acquisition deals in the global pharma and biotech space.

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