Categories: Europe

Bayer to Acquire Partner, Algeta

Bayer to Acquire Partner, Algeta (Bloomberg)

German drug-maker Bayer AG is negotiating to buy out partner, Algeta SA. The Norway-based drug company currently shares control of its prostate cancer medicine with Germany’s Bayer. Under the proposed deal, Bayer would take full control of the drug, along with a pipeline of experimental radiation therapies. Bayer has offered 14.8 billion kroner (about $2.42 billion) for Algeta, a price which would value Algeta at a 27 percent premium to yesterday’s close. Looking ahead, it’s unclear what effect the acquisition will have on Bayer’s bottom line.

Wayne Ellis

Wayne Ellis has been involved in the financial publishing industry for more than 15 years. During that time, he has helped to edit, to market and to launch products and services for Ernst & Young, LLC, Fidelity Investments, Agora, LLC, and Eagle Financial Publications. He currently puts his broad-based experience and industry expertise to use as a contributing writer for Eagle Financial Publications. He also is a graduate of Arizona State University.

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