As Aventis digs its heels in and Sanofi refuses to raise its offer, a friendly deal between the two players looks increasingly less likely. Most observers still expect the deal to happen: white knight stories aren't convincing and none have the political support that this combination enjoys. But if Sanofi does win, it must use the transaction to transform its Franco-centric business, not merely enlarge it.
More than a month after Sanofi-Synthélabo launched its €48.3 billion ($60 billion) cash and stock hostile bid for compatriot Aventis SA , the battle isn't getting any less bloody, nor does it look like it's going to end soon [See Deal].
Sanofi's bid is inherently defensive. It knew that if it were unable to sign a deal before year-end 2004—and an...
In the latest podcast interview, Phil L'Huillier, CEO of Scancell, discussed the company's work in cancer vaccine development, and its selection as the first British biotech to be a part of the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad.
New report by global law firm Taylor Wessing and Bayes Business School forecasts a steadily increasing volume of major life sciences M&A in the coming five years, but highlights concerns over cybersecurity and unrealistic valuations. Taylor Wessing partner Andrew Edge spoke to In Vivo.
The Chinese appetite for GLP-1s is noticeable. While the market opportunity for western pharma is huge, so are the strategic market access challenges, though not unsurmountable, L.E.K. Consulting told In Vivo.
