Sweet Enough? Takeda Raises, Adds Cash To Shire Offer
Executive Summary
Takeda has further bumped up its offer for acquisition target Shire, raising the per share price and cash component, in what the Japanese firm says is a “compelling” proposal worth well over $60bn. Will it be fourth time lucky?
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