Gilead Admits It Needs M&A To Resume Growth, But Stays Quiet
Executive Summary
Sharply declining HCV sales, three upcoming patent expirations and a lack of near-term pipeline prospects other than HIV candidate bictegravir leave the specialty firm needing to spend some of its gigantic cash reserves on assets to revitalize its portfolio and/or stimulate the R&D engine.
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