Deal Watch: Dianthus Will Reach Public Markets Via Reverse Merger With Stalled-Out Magenta
Executive Summary
After shutting down its trial for a leukemia conditioning agent due to a patient death, Magenta’s review of strategic alternatives concludes with a combination with complement inhibitor-focused Dianthus.
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