Amgen's $13.4bn Otezla Buy Helps Bristol/Celgene Merger Close By Year-End
Executive Summary
Amgen sees opportunity to grow Otezla sales through new indications and additional ex-US launches. The deal depends on Bristol closing its Celgene acquisition, pending FTC clearance.
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