No Alarm At Almirall Despite Stake Sale
Pipeline Progressing Well
Executive Summary
Shares in the Spanish dermatology specialist have slipped as the majority shareholder sold a 6.3% stake. However, sales of its psoriasis and acne drugs, plus some promising late-stage assets, suggest Almirall is in rude health.
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