Friday, May 23, 2008

Daiichi Sankyo to acquire U3 Pharma for $235 mn

Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. has entered into an agreement to acquire the privately held firm, U3 Pharma AG, a German biotechnology company focusing on research into antibodies for the treatment of cancer.

Daiichi Sankyo will purchase 100 per cent of the stock and make a one-time payment of 150 million Euros ($235 million dollars) for the company. Closure of the transaction is subject to clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and customary closing conditions.

The details can be read here.

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