After Jounce, Concentra Pounces On Atea
COVID-19 Antiviral Firm Could Be Snapped Up
Executive Summary
Concentra's unsolicited bid for Atea is the latest proof that promising but financially strapped biotechs that are trading below cash are prime M&A targets.
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