Regeneron Buys Partner Decibel Outright

Deal Snapshot: Regeneron will buy Decibel for about $109m, plus a contingent value right linked to milestones related to gene therapy programs for hearing loss.

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Regeneron is buying hearing loss specialist Decibel • Source: Shutterstock

Who: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Decibel Therapeutics

What: Regeneron will acquire Decibel Therapeutics, its partner on the development of gene therapies for hearing loss since 2017.

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