Deals In Depth: October 2015
Executive Summary
BMS replaced and signed a new deal with Five Prime Therapeutics in immuno-oncology; there was more consolidation in the pharma services industry with Walgreens' $17.2 billion acquisition of Rite Aid. Biopharma financing in October was down from the previous month to $2.1 billion; device fundraising also decreased, to $468 million.