Bristol/Celgene A Record-Setting Merger, If It Happens
Executive Summary
The mega-merger would be the third largest in biopharma history, but some analysts wonder if other suitors will try to acquire Bristol before the deal closes. Celgene’s partners, and their investors, are concerned about the ramifications.
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