Vifor Confident Of Clinching Two Deals Before Year-End
Keen To Advance Nephrology Portfolio
Executive Summary
The Swiss group has posted a solid if unspectacular set of six-month results and is "working on a number of opportunities" that should close by the end of the year, according to its CFO.
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