Megadeal Ahead? Horizon In Takeover Talks With Big Pharma For $20bn+ Deal
Amgen, J&J And Sanofi All Keen
Executive Summary
The Irish firm revealed it was in early conversations with Amgen, J&J and Sanofi regarding a possible takeover, with some experts touting the potential for a deal far surpassing the $20bn mark.
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