$5bn Galapagos Deal Won’t Be Last For Gilead, Says O’Day

Handing over $5bn to Galapagos for access to several shots on the inflammation/fibrosis goal, Gilead Sciences CEO Daniel O’Day is still on the prowl for more.

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Gilead Sciences Inc. has agreed a new deal worth $5.05bn with existing partner Galapagos NV which sees the US firm increasing its stake in the Belgian biotech, although it won’t go above 30% and is still on the lookout for additional deals to swell its pipeline. Gilead will pay $3.95bn in cash upfront, and $1.1bn for an equity investment, plus additional milestones and royalties.

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