Grifols Could Be Set For More Turmoil With Imminent €7bn Takeover Bid

After completing due diligence, private equity firm Brookfield is reportedly close to launching an offer of €10.50 euros per share to acquire the Spanish major. Given that at least one investor believes Grifols is worth at least €20 a share, sparks could fly.

Nacho Abia (Grifols)

After a turbulent year which began with allegations of fraudulent accounting, Grifols is expecting a bid in the region of €7bn ($7.38bn) from Canada-headquartered investment firm Brookfield which would take the Spanish healthcare major private.

Back in July, shares in the Barcelona-headquartered company were suspended when it revealed a request from the Grifols family and...

Read the full article – start your free trial today!

Join thousands of industry professionals who rely on Scrip for daily insights

  • Start your 7-day free trial
  • Explore trusted news, analysis, and insights
  • Access comprehensive global coverage
  • Enjoy instant access – no credit card required

More from Business

Amgen’s MariTide Data Not The Hit Investors Sought

 
• By 

MariTide demonstrated solid 52-week weight loss in a Phase II update, but high rates of vomiting. Amgen is adjusting dosing in Phase III to seek a better tolerability profile.

Positive Fabry Data Should Smooth Way For Sangamo’s Partnering Efforts

 

The biotech announced results from the pivotal trial of isaralgagene civoparvovec and plans to file for approval in 2026 as it looks for a commercialization partner.

Industry’s Vaccines Pipeline In A Changing Regulatory Landscape

 

More than a dozen vaccines for infectious diseases are in Phase III development across the industry, as the US regulatory environment brings increased uncertainty.

Sanofi Links Up Again With Formation To Take Gusacitinib Down New Path

 
• By 

Deal Snapshot: The Paris-headquartered company has licensed gusacitinib, which was in development for chronic hand eczema, but Sanofi will pursue a new indication for the dual JAK/SYK inhibitor.

More from Strategy

Stock Watch: When The Biotech Bandwagon Music Stops

 
• By 

The number of viable biotech companies exploiting a particular technology should be limited by intellectual property but the number of biotech IPOs exploiting that same technology always seems greater than those with freedom to operate.

Cidara’s Fortunes Improve Quickly With Non-Vaccine Flu-Prevention Data

 
• By 

Having recently abandoned the antifungal space, Cidara’s stock soared on Phase IIb data showing that its drug-Fc conjugate prevents seasonal flu at rates from 57%-76%.

Novo And Lilly Lay Out Patient Segmentation Plans For Obesity Treatment

 

As competition heats up and the obesity market matures, the two frontrunners are tailoring their studies to the wants and needs of different patient groups.