Takeda On Continued Lookout For Assets After Recent Deals
Reports Solid Q3 Results
Executive Summary
Leading Japanese firm reports solid growth in its fiscal nine months as it hints more may be to come after recent major deals to expand the mid- to late-stage pipeline and highlights progress for some key internal assets.
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