Sanofi Seeks Medivation Board Overhaul As Buyout Bid Remains Rejected
Executive Summary
Sanofi is putting more pressure on Medivation to accept its $9.3bn acquisition offer by proposing to replace the biotechnology company's and Xtandi developer's entire board of directors.
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