Finance Watch: In Obesity, Vivus Raises Cash For Deals, Orexigen Finds A Buyer
Executive Summary
Public Company Edition: Strategies diverge in obesity as Vivus restructures debt and raises cash for a new deal and new focus, after Orexigen nears a sale of the company via bankruptcy court. Also, Clovis leads recent offerings, while layoffs are on the table at Catabasis.
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