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Bristol Bid For ZymoGenetics Looks Even Better In Light Of Promising Melanoma Data

ZymoGenetics shareholders who want a better offer than the $885 million acquisition Bristol-Myers Squibb offered on Wednesday, September 8, aren’t likely to get one. It’s a disappointing result for a company with nearly 30 years of biotech discovery and grand ambitions behind it.

ZymoGenetics Inc. shareholders who want a better offer than the $885 million acquisition Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. offered on Wednesday, September 8, aren't likely to get one. [See Deal] ( See "From HCV Partner to Acquirer, BMS Makes $885 Million Offer for ZymoGenetics," "The Pink Sheet" DAILY , September 7, 2010 Also see "From HCV Partner To Acquirer, BMS Makes $885 M Offer for ZymoGenetics" - Pink Sheet, 7 September, 2010..)

It's a disappointing result for a company with nearly 30 years of biotech discovery and grand ambitions behind it. (...

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