Takeda Sheds Products, Employees To Stada In $660m Move
Latest Divestment Will Further Reduce Shire Debt
Executive Summary
Takeda offloads more assets as it focuses on core therapeutic areas and innovative drugs, this time a portfolio of products in emerging markets, with around 500 employees also affected.
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