Finance Watch: Financial Market Turmoil Ends Amicus SPAC Deal For Gene Therapy Spinout
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Executive Summary
Public Company Edition: As their stock prices plummet, Adagio reshuffles its research plan and names a new CEO, while Yumanity restructures and seeks strategic alternatives. Also, Bristol sells $6bn worth of notes, Amgen issues $750m green bond, and Inhibrx and Amryt amend and refinance debt.
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