Stock Watch: The Mixed History Of Biotech Company Separations
Was Bluebird’s Split Accompanied By Premature Enthusiasm?
Executive Summary
The path of spin-offs from loss-making biotech companies with weak investment propositions seems clouded with examples that often resulted in an appointment with the liquidator.
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