Eagle Lands On COVID-Hit Acacia
Acquires UK Company For Under €95m
Executive Summary
Acacia launched two hospital drugs – Barhemsys and Byfavo – in the US during COVID but failed to overcome the physical access limitations caused by the pandemic. Eagle of the US thinks it can tap into a potentially lucrative market and is buying the beleaguered biotech.
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