MALVERN, Pa. and TORONTO, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neuronetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: STIM) (“Neuronetics”) and Greenbrook TMS Inc. (OTCMKTS: GBNHF) (“Greenbrook”, and together with Neuronetics, the “Combined Company”) today announced that they have successfully completed the previously announced transaction whereby Neuronetics acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Greenbrook (the “Greenbrook Shares”) by way of a...Read more
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. and NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Laboratories, Inc. ("Crown"), a privately held, global innovative leader in the skincare industry, and Revance Therapeutics, Inc. ("Revance") (NASDAQ: RVNC), a biotechnology company aimed at setting the new standard in healthcare with innovative aesthetic and therapeutic offerings, today announced that they have amended and restated the merger agreement...Read more
Transaction Expected to Close Towards the End of Calendar Year 2024 SOMERSET, N.J. & COPENHAGEN, Denmark / Dec 06, 2024 / Business Wire / Catalent, Inc. (“Catalent,” NYSE: CTLT), a leader in enabling the development and supply of better treatments for patients worldwide, and Novo Holdings A/S (“Novo Holdings”), a global life sciences investment firm, today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted unconditional...Read more
HEALWELL has acquired a majority controlling interest in Mutuo Health Solutions, a Toronto-based medical artificial intelligence company focused on developing predictive clinical AI technology. Mutuo Health's AutoScribe platform is an advanced AI-powered ambient scribe solution that transcribes clinician-patient interactions into high-quality electronic medical records in real time using natural language processing and machine learning...Read more
Seralutinib becomes XOMA Royalty’s seventh Phase 3 royalty asset, further building the late-stage pipeline beyond its six current commercial royalty assets Seralutinib is being developed and co-commercialized by Gossamer Bio, Inc., and Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A; a Phase 3 study for pulmonary arterial hypertension is ongoing and is expected to read out in the fourth quarter of 20251 XOMA Royalty has the potential to net up to $25...Read more
GE HealthCare to acquire 50% stake from Sumitomo Chemical to assume full ownership of NMP, subject to regulatory approvals As part of GE HealthCare, NMP, already a leading radiopharmaceutical company in Japan, will enhance patient access to next-generation radiopharmaceuticals that enable detection and diagnosis of disease Acquisition positions NMP to become partner of choice for global innovators looking to bring novel...Read more
Acquisition supports Roche’s Pharma Strategy and allows for a range of potentially first and best-in-class therapies across oncology, immunology, and neurology, uniquely positioning Roche in the new field of donor-derived off-the-shelf cell therapies Roche to acquire Poseida Therapeutics for US $9.00 per share in cash at closing, representing a total equity value of approximately US $1.0 billion Stockholders would also receive a...Read more
Poseida stockholders to receive up to $13.00 per share in cash, comprised of $9.00 per share in cash at closing and a non-tradeable contingent value right (CVR) to receive up to an aggregate of $4.00 per share in cash; transaction represents total equity value of up to $1.5 billion Poseida to join the Roche Group and advance its innovative pipeline of non-viral, TSCM-rich CAR-T therapies and genetic medicines as part of Roche's...Read more
Acquisition to expand interventional oncology offerings with complementary therapy to treat liver-dominant metastases MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Intera Oncology® Inc., a privately held medical device company that provides the Intera 3000 Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump and floxuridine – a chemotherapy...Read more
Recursion unveils post-combination technology-enabled portfolio with more than 10 clinical and preclinical programs, 10 advanced discovery programs, and more than 10 partnered programs Platform will focus on first and best-in-class drug discovery and development, demonstrating the ability to find novel insights and dramatically reduce the time and cost of discovery Recursion will host an update call today, November 20, 2024 at 7:30...Read more
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced the close of its acquisition of Axonics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AXNX), a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of differentiated devices to treat urinary and bowel dysfunction. "Over the last decade, it has been impressive to see the meaningful innovations Axonics has delivered for patients with...Read more
Combination Would Create a Global Innovative Services Company with a Unique Set of Differentiated Technologies, a Deep Pipeline, and Best-in-class Industry Team SAN DIEGO, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HALO) ("Halozyme" or the "Company") confirmed it has submitted a non-binding proposal to the Management Board and Supervisory Board of Evotec SE (NASDAQ: EVO) ("Evotec") to acquire Evotec for €11.00...Read more
Acquisition to support the global execution of BioNTech’s oncology strategy and provide full global rights to BNT327/PM8002, an investigational PD-L1 x VEGF-A bispecific antibody, with potential to replace current checkpoint inhibitor standard of care treatments for solid tumors With the acquisition of Biotheus, BioNTech aims to further strengthen its capabilities to develop, manufacture and commercialize next-generation bispecific...Read more
Salt Lake City USA, Oxford UK, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recursion (Nasdaq: RXRX) and Exscientia plc (Nasdaq: EXAI) have each received overwhelming approval from their shareholders for the proposed combination between Recursion and Exscientia. The transaction is expected to close on November 20, 2024, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining customary closing conditions. Recursion expects to host an update...Read more
Merger to create a Nasdaq-listed company focusing on targeted protein degradation technology with three degrader programs in or about to initiate Phase 1 clinical trials – two for the treatment of cancer and one for the treatment of acute and chronic pain Combined company expected to have approximately $65 million of cash and cash equivalents at close to provide funding through multiple clinical milestones and expected runway through...Read more
Proposed merger to create Nasdaq-listed, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing (i) Journey’s next-gen, first-in-class ADC-rivalling, nano-immunoconjugates (“NIC”) platform and therapeutic products for unmet medical needs in oncology and autoimmune diseases and (ii) Entero’s gastrointestinal product pipeline for treating unmet metabolic and rare genetic diseases; The NIC platform technology is invented by and...Read more
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kane Biotech Inc. (TSX- V:KNE; OTCQB:KNBIF) (the “Company”, “Kane Biotech”) announces today that it has entered into a binding term sheet (the “Term Sheet”) setting out the key terms and conditions relating to the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares (the “Purchased Shares”) of FB Dermatology S.R.L. (“FB Dermatology”), incorporated under the laws of Italy. FB...Read more
Acquisition of a majority stake in GI Alliance, the country's leading gastroenterology management services organization, to accelerate Cardinal Health's multi-specialty growth strategy Acquisition of the Advanced Diabetes Supply Group, a leading national direct-to-patient provider of diabetes medical supplies, to accelerate Cardinal Health's at-Home Solutions growth strategy Company announces plan to hold Investor Day in June...Read more
ALHAMBRA, Calif., Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Astrana Health, Inc. ("Astrana," and together with its subsidiaries and affiliated entities, the "Company") (NASDAQ: ASTH), a leading provider-centric, technology-powered healthcare company enabling providers to deliver accessible, high-quality, and high-value care to all, today announced that it and its affiliated professional entities have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire...Read more
Kalaris is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded by Samsara BioCapital and focused on development of TH103, a novel, differentiated and potentially transformative therapy for patients with neovascular and exudative retinal diseases Invented by VEGF pioneer Dr. Napoleone Ferrara, TH103 has demonstrated longer-acting and increased anti-VEGF activity in head-to-head preclinical studies against aflibercept, and could...Read more
BOSTON and LONDON, Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (Nasdaq: AKTX), an innovative biotechnology company developing advanced therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, announces shareholder approval in connection with the merger of Akari Therapeutics, Plc (the Company) and Peak Bio, Inc. At a General Meeting held in relation to the merger at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the...Read more
TUSTIN, Calif. and LONDON and BOSTON, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avid Bioservices, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDMO) (“Avid” or the “Company”), a dedicated biologics contract development and manufacturing organization (“CDMO”) working to improve patient lives by providing high quality development and manufacturing services to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, GHO Capital Partners LLP ("GHO") and Ampersand Capital Partners (“Ampersand”)...Read more
Acquisition to complement electrophysiology portfolio with solution to advance the treatment of complex atrial fibrillation MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cortex, Inc., an Ajax Health company. Cortex is a privately held medical technology company focused on the development of a diagnostic mapping solution...Read more
WELL to acquire Canadian clinical assets from Jack Nathan Medical Corp. including a network of 16 owned and operated clinics, which generated revenue of over $10 million in the past 12 months. The portfolio of owned and operated clinics is expected to operate profitably on an adjusted EBITDA basis in 2025, following immediate synergies with WELL's shared services program and application of WELL's clinic transformation program. WELL...Read more
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / ACCESSWIRE / November 4, 2024 / RELIEF THERAPEUTICS Holding SA (SIX:RLF) (OTCQB:RLFTF) (OTCQB:RLFTY) (Relief, or the Company), a biopharmaceutical company committed to delivering innovative treatment options for select specialty, unmet and rare diseases, today announced it has signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) with Renexxion, Inc. (Renexxion), a privately-held U.S.-based clinical-stage biotechnology company...Read more
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND and NESS ZIONA, ISRAEL / ACCESSWIRE / November 4, 2024 / NLS Pharmaceutics Ltd. (NASDAQ:NLSP) ("NLS"), a biopharmaceutical company, and Kadimastem Ltd. (TASE: KDST.TA") ("Kadimastem"), a clinical-stage cell therapy company developing and manufacturing "off-the-shelf" allogeneic cell products for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and potential cure of diabetes, announced today that they have entered into a...Read more
Merger to create a company focused on advancing Jade Biosciences’ portfolio of novel therapies that aim to redefine the standard of care for patients with autoimmune diseases Jade Biosciences, the fourth company founded on assets licensed from Paragon Therapeutics, expects to initiate a clinical trial for JADE-001 in the second half of 2025 Approximately $300 million raised to date, including anticipated proceeds from an...Read more
TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VitalHub Corp. (TSX: VHI) (OTCQX: VHIBF) (the “Company” or “VitalHub”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired (the “Acquisition”) Strata Health Solutions Inc. (“Strata Health”), a leading provider of patient flow solutions internationally. Based in Canada, Strata Health designs, builds, and deploys software that improves access and navigation to care. Strata Health has over 80 health system...Read more
DORAL, Fla. / Oct 30, 2024 / Business Wire / NeueHealth, Inc. (“NeueHealth” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NEUE), the value-driven healthcare company, today announced that Centrum Health, one of the Company’s value-driven clinic brands, became a wholly owned subsidiary through the Company’s acquisition of the remaining 25% equity interest of the business that it did not already own. This action simplifies NeueHealth’s corporate structure,...Read more
Following closing, the combined company will advance Crescent’s portfolio of precision-engineered biologics to improve outcomes for patients with solid tumors Crescent’s lead program CR-001, a tetravalent PD-1 x VEGF bispecific antibody incorporating the cooperative binding mechanism underpinning recent immuno-oncology breakthrough, expected to have preliminary proof of concept data in 2H26 Crescent pipeline also includes two novel...Read more
Aliada's lead compound, ALIA-1758, an anti-pyroglutamate amyloid beta (3pE-Aβ) antibody, is a potential best-in-class therapy for Alzheimer's disease Acquisition also allows AbbVie to utilize Aliada's novel blood-brain barrier (BBB)-crossing technology to enhance discovery and development efforts across neuroscience NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. and BOSTON, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) and Aliada Therapeutics today...Read more
The acquisition expands Organon’s dermatology capabilities with a nonbiologic, non-steroidal topical treatment in the U.S. JERSEY CITY, N.J. / Oct 28, 2024 / Business Wire / Organon (NYSE: OGN), a global healthcare company with a mission to improve the health of women throughout their lives, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Dermavant Sciences Ltd. from Roivant (NASDAQ: ROIV). Dermavant is a company...Read more
Strengthens Lyell’s clinical pipeline with the addition of IMPT-314, a dual-targeting CD19/CD20 CAR T-cell product candidate Data from ImmPACT’s multi-center Phase 1-2 clinical trial of IMPT-314 in patients with large B-cell lymphoma treated in the 3rd line CAR-naïve setting to be presented at a major medical conference later this year; initiation of a pivotal trial for IMPT-314 expected in 2025 Lyell has prioritized its pipeline to...Read more
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lumos Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:LUMO) (“Lumos Pharma” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on therapeutics for rare diseases, announced today that the Company has entered into a definitive merger agreement, dated October 22, 2024 (the “Merger Agreement”) whereby Double Point Ventures LLC (“DPV”) will acquire 100% of Lumos Pharma’s outstanding shares of common...Read more
Acquisition creates a leading, clinical-stage company focused on the development of gene therapy treatments for rare inherited retinal degenerations New OPGx-LCA5 Phase 1/2 6-month data demonstrate safety and visual improvement in early onset retinal degeneration Additional clinical data in LCA5 pediatric patients and BEST1 patients is expected in 2H 2025 LYNX-2 Phase 3 trial of Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75% in patients with...Read more
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celularity Inc. (Nasdaq: CELU) (“Celularity”), a regenerative and cellular medicine company, today announced that it had added to its commercial portfolio of placental-derived advanced biomaterial products with the acquisition of Rebound, a full thickness placental-derived allograft matrix product, from Sequence LifeScience, Inc. (“Sequence”). “Rebound adds to our portfolio...Read more
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. / Oct 14, 2024 / Business Wire / Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX), a global champion of women’s health, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Gynesonics, Inc. (Gynesonics®), a privately held medical device company focused on the development of minimally invasive solutions for women’s health for approximately $350 million, subject to working capital and other customary closing...Read more
The proposed acquisition represents a significant step forward in Lundbeck’s Focused Innovator strategy, adding a highly innovative and complementary product in late-stage development for Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies (DEEs) - an area of high unmet medical need The acquisition will enhance and complement Lundbeck’s capabilities and presence within neuro-rare conditions The lead asset, bexicaserin, holds blockbuster...Read more
Board Has Determined That Latest Proposal Is Not in the Best Interests of the Company or Stockholders WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Vanda" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: VNDA) today confirmed that it received a second unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Cycle Group Holdings Ltd. ("Cycle Group") to acquire the Company for $8.00 per share in cash. Cycle Group's second proposal was received...Read more
HOUSTON / Oct 07, 2024 / Business Wire / U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. ("USPH") (NYSE: USPH), a national operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics and provider of industrial injury prevention services, today announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase a 50% equity interest in a management services organization (the “Company”) that provides management and administrative services to 50 physical therapy clinics. The Company...Read more
Strategic financing by an affiliate of CK Life Sciences Int’l., (Holdings) Inc., results in working capital of approximately $23 million to fund operations and advance Phase 2b Halneuron® development into 4Q25 Expanded pipeline includes a potential first-in-class non-opioid, NaV1.7 inhibition pain treatment, Halneuron®, currently in Phase 2b development for chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain, with an expected interim readout...Read more
Combining Dynamic Biosensors’ Innovative Technologies with Bruker’s High-Performance SPR Portfolio to Establish a Leading Biosensors Business MUNICH / Oct 02, 2024 / Business Wire / Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) today announced the acquisition of Dynamic Biosensors GmbH, a pioneering company known for its breakthroughs in biosensor development, which is based in Munich, Germany. This acquisition strengthens Bruker’s biophysical...Read more
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 30, 2024) - Kovo HealthTech Corporation (TSXV: KOVO) ("Kovo" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement dated September 30, 2024 (the "Asset Purchase Agreement") with HEAL USA, Inc. ("HEAL USA") pursuant to which the Company will acquire from HEAL USA the exclusive right to purchase certain contractual assets of Coredynamex, LLC,...Read more
Business combination to form a best-in-class, transformative oral biologics company Synergies between Tharimmune's clinical-stage assets and Intract's delivery platform to drive pipeline growth Merger anticipated to close in 1Q25 BRIDGEWATER, NJ and LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / September 30, 2024 / Tharimmune, Inc. (NASDAQ:THAR) ("Tharimmune"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a portfolio of therapeutic candidates in...Read more
Metabolomics Diagnostics, a deep-tech machine learning diagnostic platform developer, has developed an innovative test, PrePsia, to accurately predict the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women The PrePsia test can predict preeclampsia risk as early as in the 12th week of pregnancy, allowing for early interventions to prevent serious health issues for mothers and their babies PrepSia will be commercialized in the U.S. market in 2025...Read more
PORTAGE, Mich., USA, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stryker (NYSE: SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of NICO Corporation, a privately held company providing a systematic approach to minimally invasive surgery for tumor and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) procedures. This acquisition further strengthens Stryker's commitment to neurotechnology through tumor and stroke...Read more
Pharmaceutical customers will benefit from a broader set of specialized CDMO capabilities SANTA CLARA, Calif. / Sep 20, 2024 / Business Wire / Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the company has completed its acquisition of BIOVECTRA, a Canada-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that specializes in biologics, highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients, and other molecules for targeted...Read more
Transaction demonstrates Cardinal Health's continued strategic investment in specialty and oncology, underscores commitment to independent community healthcare providers Accelerates the development of Navista oncology practice alliance, adding more than 100 providers at more than 50 community-based sites delivering broad-reaching oncology and urology care across 10 states DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --...Read more
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Singular Genomics Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: OMIC), a company leveraging novel next-generation sequencing (NGS) and spatial multiomics technologies to empower researchers and clinicians, announced today that it has received an unsolicited non-binding proposal from Concentra Biosciences, LLC (“Concentra”) to acquire all of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock for $12.00 per share in...Read more
NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Psyence Biomedical Ltd. (Nasdaq: PBM) ("Psyence Biomed" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into a conditional share sale agreement with Psyence Group (CSE: PSYG) (as seller) for the acquisition of an 11.13% stake in privately-held PsyLabs, a company focused on the production of psychedelic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and extracts for use in research, clinical...Read more
VTAMA cream is a novel, non-steroidal topical therapy approved for treatment of plaque psoriasis in adults and is under FDA review for an additional indication to treat atopic dermatitis Proposed acquisition extends Organon’s international dermatology capabilities to the U.S. BASEL, Switzerland and LONDON and NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Organon (NYSE: OGN), a global healthcare company with a mission to improve the...Read more
Portage, Michigan, Sept. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stryker (NYSE: SYK), announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of care.ai, a privately held company specializing in delivering AI-assisted virtual care workflows, smart room technology and ambient intelligence solutions. “We welcome the care.ai team to Stryker and look forward to working together to accelerate our digital vision to provide customers with...Read more
Strengthens Rare Disease segment as largest driver of future growth, adding approximately $105 million in 2024 revenue on a pro forma basis Adds two durable commercial assets ILUVIEN® and YUTIQ® with significant growth potential, expanding ANI’s foothold in strategic therapeutic area of ophthalmology Anticipated to drive high single-digit to low double-digit accretion in adjusted non-GAAP EPS in 2025 and to be substantially accretive...Read more
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. & SAN DIEGO / Sep 09, 2024 / Business Wire / Aditxt, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTX) (“Aditxt” or the “Company”), an innovation platform dedicated to accelerating health innovations, and women’s health pioneer, Evofem Biosciences, Inc. (OTCQB: EVFM) (“Evofem”) today announced they have entered into the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Second Amendment”), under which Aditxt intends...Read more
Adds Commercial Product Jornay PM®, Establishing Collegium’s Presence in Neurology (ADHD) Collegium Updates 2024 Financial Guidance to Reflect Expected Immediate Accretion from the Ironshore Acquisition 2024 Product Revenues, Net Expected in the Range of $620.0 Million to $635.0 Million STOUGHTON, Mass., Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLL), a leading, diversified...Read more
Expands BD's portfolio of smart connected care solutions with leading monitoring technologies, including advanced AI-enabled clinical decision tools Combination of leading monitoring and infusion platforms enables future innovation opportunities for closed–loop monitoring and treatment, integrating combined company data sets and interoperability capabilities Business renamed as BD Advanced Patient Monitoring, will be based in Irvine,...Read more
Semnur Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Semnur”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Scilex Holding Company (Nasdaq: SCLX, “Scilex”), and Denali Capital Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: DECA, the “SPAC”) announce the signing of an agreement and plan of merger for a proposed business combination (the “Business Combination Agreement”), which provides for a pre-transaction equity value of Semnur of $2.5 billion. The Board of Scilex, Semnur, and Denali Capital...Read more
Semnur Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Semnur”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Scilex Holding Company (Nasdaq: SCLX, “Scilex”), and Denali Capital Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: DECA, the “SPAC”) announce the signing of an agreement and plan of merger for a proposed business combination (the “Business Combination Agreement”), which provides for a pre-transaction equity value of Semnur of $2.5 billion. The Board of Scilex, Semnur, and Denali...Read more
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARCA biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABIO) (“ARCA”) today announced completion of the merger with Oruka Therapeutics, Inc. (“Oruka”) following ARCA’s successful receipt of stockholder approval for all proposals related to the merger at a special meeting of stockholders on August 22, 2024. ARCA following the merger is referred to herein as the “combined company.” As previously announced, the...Read more
SECAUCUS, N.J. and TORONTO, Aug. 26, 2024 /CNW/ -- Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced the completion of its acquisition of LifeLabs from OMERS. The transaction, valued at approximately CAN $1.35 billion (approximately USD $1 billion), including net debt, has received all necessary approvals and is now closed. "This acquisition brings together two industry...Read more
Portage, Michigan, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stryker (NYSE: SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, announced today a definitive agreement to acquire Vertos Medical Inc., a privately held company providing a minimally invasive solution for treating chronic lower back pain caused by lumbar spinal stenosis. Lumbar spinal stenosis affects millions of people globally and is a leading cause of pain and disability. Patients...Read more
Cyclo Therapeutics’ TransportNPC™ Phase 3 clinical trial for Trappsol® Cyclo™ for the treatment of Niemann-Pick Disease Type C1, a rare and fatal genetic disease, is fully enrolled and results from the 48-week interim analysis are expected in the middle of 2025 NEWARK, N.J. & GAINESVILLE, Fla. / Aug 22, 2024 / Business Wire / Rafael Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RFL), and Cyclo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYTH) today announced that they...Read more
V-Wave’s Novel and Minimally Invasive Interatrial Shunt is Designed to Treat Heart Failure and Addresses Significant Treatment Gap Device Further Strengthens Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Position in Cardiovascular NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. / Aug 20, 2024 / Business Wire / Johnson & Johnson1 (NYSE: JNJ) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire V-Wave Ltd., a privately-held company focused on...Read more
Europa Is One of the Largest Sports Nutrition Distributors With a Network of 10,000+ Gyms Across the United States Supports Prenetics’ New Health and Wellness Brand IM8 with David Beckham as its Co-Founding Partner Projected Revenue of $100 Million+ in Consumer Segment for FY2025 CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prenetics Global Limited (NASDAQ: PRE) (“Prenetics” or the “Company”), a leading health sciences...Read more
NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTNP) (“Titan”) today announced that it has entered into a Merger and Contribution and Share Exchange Agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) regarding a business combination with KE Sdn. Bhd. (“KE”). The Merger Agreement was approved by Titan’s board of directors (the “Board”). If the Merger Agreement is approved by the stockholders of Titan and KE (and the other...Read more
Broadens Lilly's immunology pipeline with Morphic's oral integrin therapies, including MORF-057 Reinforces the company's strategy of delivering potential first or best-in-class therapies in the field of gastroenterology INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Morphic Holding, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORF). Morphic is a biopharmaceutical...Read more
Portage, Michigan, Aug. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stryker (NYSE: SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, announced today a definitive agreement to acquire care.ai, a privately held company specializing in delivering AI-assisted virtual care workflows, smart room technology and ambient intelligence solutions. The acquisition will strengthen Stryker’s growing healthcare IT offering and wirelessly connected medical device...Read more
Combination provides opportunity to create a leading, innovative, high-growth aesthetics and skincare company Brings together two high-quality, complementary product lines Combined company's flagship brands to include DAXXIFY® (toxin), the RHA® Collection (filler), SkinPen® (microneedling), PanOxyl® (acne), Blue Lizard® (sunscreen), and StriVectin® (anti-aging) Opportunity for global commercialization capabilities with coverage...Read more
MALVERN, Pa. and TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neuronetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: STIM) (“Neuronetics”) and Greenbrook TMS Inc. (OTCMKTS: GBNHF) (“Greenbrook”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement (the “Definitive Agreement”) in which Neuronetics will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Greenbrook in an all-stock transaction. “This transaction brings together two of the leaders...Read more
Brings together Recursion’s scaled biology exploration and translational capabilities with Exscientia’s precision chemistry design and small molecule automated synthesis capabilities to create a leading technology-first, end-to-end drug discovery platform Combined business positioned to leverage latest advances in the life sciences and technology to deliver better novel treatments to patients, faster and at a lower cost relative to...Read more
EAGLE, Idaho, and NEW YORK, New York, Aug. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PetIQ, Inc. (“PetIQ” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PETQ), a leading pet medication, health and wellness company, and Bansk Group (“Bansk”), a consumer-focused private investment firm dedicated to building distinctive consumer brands, today announced that PetIQ entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which Bansk Group will acquire all of the...Read more
Business Combination Expected to Provide Patients with Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (ES-SCLC) Optimal Access to G1’s COSELA® (trilaciclib), the First and Only Proactive Multilineage Myeloprotection Agent Pharmacosmos’ Significant Resources and Expertise in Hematology and Supportive Care to Maximize Availability of COSELA for Patients with ES-SCLC Transaction Expands and Strengthens Pharmacosmos’ Global Commercial...Read more
Cerevel's clinical-stage assets complement AbbVie's emerging neuroscience pipeline and leading on-market brands in psychiatry, migraine and Parkinson's disease Emraclidine, a potential best-in-class, next-generation antipsychotic, is in trials designed to be registration enabling for schizophrenia Cerevel is a strong strategic fit for AbbVie and has potential to meaningfully impact revenue into the next decade AbbVie reaffirms...Read more
SAN RAMON, Calif., Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), today announced that CooperSurgical has acquired obp Surgical, a U.S.-based medical device company with a suite of single-use cordless surgical retractors with an integrated multi-LED light source and dual smoke evacuation channels, and single-use surgical suction devices with an integrated, cordless radial LED light source, for approximately $100...Read more
MURRAY, Utah, Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- R1 RCM Inc. (NASDAQ: RCM) (“R1” or the “Company”), a leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of healthcare providers, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by investment funds affiliated with TowerBrook Capital Partners and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (“CD&R”), in an all-cash...Read more
EAGLE, Idaho, Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG), the parent company of the Pennant group of affiliated home health, hospice and senior living companies, announced today that it has completed its purchase of the Washington and Idaho assets of Signature Healthcare at Home. Pennant previously announced its agreement to purchase the Signature assets, with the planned closing of Signature’s Washington...Read more
SAN JOSE, California, USA, July 31, 2024 /CNW/ -- Stryker (NYSE:SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of MOLLI Surgical Inc., a privately held company specializing in the development of wire-free soft tissue localization technology for breast conserving surgery. MOLLI's portfolio further strengthens Stryker's commitment to advancing surgical solutions in breast cancer...Read more
TORONTO, July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VitalHub Corp. (TSX: VHI) (OTCQX: VHIBF) (the “Company” or “VitalHub”) is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive agreement (the “Definitive Agreement”) to acquire MedCurrent Corporation and its subsidiaries (“MedCurrent”), by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement under the provisions of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the “Transaction”). MedCurrent is a...Read more
Technology helps high-throughput labs operate more efficiently SANTA CLARA, Calif. / Jul 29, 2024 / Business Wire / Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced it has acquired Sigsense Technologies, a San Francisco, California-based startup that uses artificial intelligence and power monitoring to help optimize lab operations. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Sigsense technology is already available to...Read more
Proposed acquisition adds novel macroporous chromatography base bead technology for downstream bioprocess applications Accelerates expansion into new modality markets with a unique, scalable purification solution Strongly synergistic with AVIPure® affinity ligands and OPUS® pre-packed chromatography columns WALTHAM, Mass., July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Repligen Corporation (NASDAQ:RGEN), a life sciences company...Read more
Adds Commercial Product Jornay PM®, Establishing Collegium’s Presence in Neurology (ADHD) H1’24 Jornay PM Prescriptions Grew 32% Year-over-Year Transaction Expected to be Immediately Accretive to Adjusted EBITDA Acquisition Funded by Collegium’s Cash on Hand and New Five-Year Financing with Significantly Improved Terms Collegium Estimates Q2’24 Pain Portfolio Net Revenue of $145 Million, Up 7% Year-over-Year;...Read more
The proposed transaction will create a Nasdaq-traded, biotechnology company with product candidates in advanced stages of clinical development and focused on advancing Kadimastem's allogeneic cell therapy platform Each of Kadimastem and NLS Pharmaceutics has received commitments of support for the transaction from shareholders representing more than 40% of their respective outstanding shares ZURICH, SWITZERLAND and NESS ZIONA,...Read more
Scienture, Inc., a private branded and specialty pharmaceutical company, entered into a business combination with TRxADE Health Inc., in an all-stock transaction valued at $103 million. TAMPA, FL and COMMACK, NY, July 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TRxADE HEALTH, INC. (“TRxADE”) (Nasdaq: MEDS) and Scienture, Inc. (“Scienture”) today announced the closing of TRxADE’s business combination with Scienture in an all-stock...Read more
ALHAMBRA, Calif., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Astrana Health, Inc. ("Astrana"), together with its subsidiaries and affiliated entities ("the Company") (NASDAQ: ASTH), a leading provider-centric, technology-powered healthcare company enabling providers to deliver accessible, high-quality, and high-value care to all, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Collaborative Health Systems ("CHS"), a...Read more
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. / Jul 25, 2024 / Business Wire / Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX), a global leader in women’s health, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Endomagnetics Ltd (Endomag), a privately held UK-based developer of breast cancer surgery technologies, for approximately $310 million. “We are thrilled to complete the acquisition of Endomag and are looking forward to working with our new colleagues to increase access to...Read more
IRVINE, Calif. / Jul 24, 2024 / Business Wire / Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) today announced investments that reflect the company’s deep commitment to advancing patient care through structural heart innovation, addressing large unmet patient needs and supporting sustainable long-term growth. Edwards has entered into an agreement to acquire JenaValve Technology, a pioneer in the transcatheter treatment of aortic regurgitation (AR), a...Read more
Proposed merger to create a Nasdaq-listed, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel treatments for serious, rare genetic skin diseases for which there are no FDA-approved therapies Combined company is expected to have approximately $80.5 million of cash and cash equivalents at closing, including approximately $78.9 million from an oversubscribed private financing with participation from a...Read more
Transaction expands Molina’s Government managed care presence into Connecticut and is expected to add $1.00 per share to new store embedded earnings1 LONG BEACH, Calif. / Jul 23, 2024 / Business Wire / Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: MOH) (“Molina” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ConnectiCare Holding Company, Inc. (“ConnectiCare”), a wholly owned subsidiary of EmblemHealth,...Read more
Strategy Articulated at Investor Day is Advanced by Strengthening Our Patient Direct Segment’s Position as a Premier Growth Platform in Home-Based Care Combined Capabilities Support Improved Service to Patients, Providers, and Payors Adjusted EPS Neutral in First Full Year and Approximately $0.15 Accretion in Second Year Company Reports Preliminary Second Quarter Results and Reaffirms 2024 Full Year Guidance in Separate Press...Read more
Expands Agilent’s end-to-end biopharma solutions that accelerate drug discovery, development, and manufacturing SANTA CLARA, Calif. / Jul 22, 2024 / Business Wire / Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BIOVECTRA, a leading specialized contract development and manufacturing organization, for $925 million. Based in Canada, BIOVECTRA produces biologics, highly potent active...Read more
Astria Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company, and our mission is to bring life-changing therapies to patients and families affected by rare and niche allergic and immunological diseases. Our lead program, STAR-0215, is a monoclonal antibody inhibitor of plasma kallikrein in clinical development...
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