Twice As Nice: Seattle Genetics, Merck & Co. Partner On Two Cancer Drugs
Companies Will Jointly Develop A Novel ADC And Commercialize Tukysa
Executive Summary
Merck & Co. will pay Seattle Genetics $725m up front in cash under the two deals and make a $1bn equity investment in the company, providing financial flexibility to broadly fund the pipeline.
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