LAFAYETTE, La., June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viemed Healthcare, Inc. (the “Company” or “Viemed”) (NASDAQ:VMD and TSX:VMD.TO), a national leader in respiratory care and technology-enabled home medical equipment services, announced that it has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of Tennessee based Home Medical Products, Inc. (“HMP”), a large regional provider of respiratory focused home medical solutions. “I’m...Read more
First marketed engineered T-cell therapy for a solid tumor; BLA for afami-cel on track to complete submission in mid-2023 Compelling clinical data with late-stage programs targeting MAGE-A4 and mesothelin Preclinical programs targeting PRAME and CD70 in IND-enabling studies Adaptimmune funded into early 2026 with multiple value creating catalysts Webcast to be held tomorrow, June 2nd at 8 a.m. EDT:...Read more
Shares of Elicio to commence trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “ELTX” on June 2, 2023 First in human Phase 1 data on lead candidate ELI-002 to be presented at 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) BOSTON, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elicio Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ELTX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a pipeline of novel immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer, today announced the...Read more
Reunion Common Shareholders to Receive Consideration of US$1.12 Per Share in Cash Represents a 43.1% Premium to the 30-Day Volume Weighted Average Price Reunion Presents Encouraging Phase 1 Final Analysis at American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology Annual Meeting, Enabling Advancement into Phase 2 in 2H 2023 TORONTO, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reunion Neuroscience Inc. (NASDAQ: REUN, TSX: REUN) (“Reunion” or the...Read more
HOUSTON / May 31, 2023 / Business Wire / U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. ("USPH" or the “Company”) (NYSE: USPH), a national operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics and provider of industrial injury prevention services, today announced an acquisition of a physical therapy practice with four clinics. USPH and its local partners together acquired a 75% equity interest in the practice for a purchase price of $3.1 million, with the current...Read more
BOTHELL, Wash. / May 30, 2023 / Business Wire / Following a special meeting of its stockholders, Seagen Inc. (Nasdaq: SGEN) today announced that its stockholders voted to approve a proposal to adopt the previously announced merger agreement under which Pfizer will acquire Seagen for $229 per share in cash. More than 99% of the shares voted at the meeting, representing approximately 88% of the shares of Seagen common stock issued and...Read more
SAN DIEGO / May 30, 2023 / Business Wire / MEI Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: MEIP) (the “Company”) today confirmed receipt of an unsolicited and non-binding proposal on May 23, 2023 from a group represented by Anson Advisors Inc. and Cable Car Capital LLC, as referenced in their 13-D filing of earlier today, to acquire all outstanding shares of MEI for not less than $8.00 in cash per share, plus a contingent value right representing the right to...Read more
BILLERICA, Mass., May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SeqLL Inc. (“SeqLL” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SQL, SQLLW), a technology company providing life sciences instrumentation and research services, today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) with Lyneer Investments, LLC (“Lyneer”), the indirect parent company of Lyneer Staffing Solutions, LLC and Atlantic Acquisition Corp. (“Atlantic”), and...Read more
Acquisition will expand company's ability to serve more people living with diabetes around the world within one seamless Medtronic ecosystem of support DUBLIN and SEONGNAM, South Korea, May 25, 2023 /CNW/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced it has entered into a set of definitive agreements to acquire EOFlow Co. Ltd. (KOSDAQ: 294090), manufacturer of the EOPatch® device — a...Read more
Pyxis Oncology positioned at forefront of Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) development Commercially and clinically validated APXiMAB platform for antibody generation complements FACT ADC toolkit of linkers, payloads and conjugation chemistries previously obtained from Pfizer Sotigalimab, a potential best-in-class Phase 2 CD40 agonist, has demonstrated rapid, deep and durable responses across difficult-to-treat tumor types All-stock deal...Read more
Combined company will operate under the name “TuHURA Biosciences, Inc.” and advance a personalized cancer vaccine platform and preclinical tumor microenvironment modulators Lead asset, IFx-Hu2.0, expected to enter Phase 2/3 registration trial as first-line treatment for Merkel Cell Carcinoma in early 2024 $15 million PIPE financing to close concurrent with the closing of the proposed merger – combined company expected to have cash...Read more
Transaction Advances Ironwood’s Vision of Becoming the Leading GI Healthcare Company Adds apraglutide, Next Generation, Synthetic GLP-2 Analog in Phase 3 for Short Bowel Syndrome with Intestinal Failure (SBS-IF); Potential to become Best-in-Class for SBS-IF Orphan Drug Designation Received for Treatment of Adult Patients with SBS-IF; Topline Results of Phase 3 Trial Expected by the End of 2023 Ironwood to Commence...Read more
Biodexa Pharmaceuticals Enters into Non-binding Letter of Intent for Proposed Acquisition of Varian Biopharmaceuticals Biodexa Pharmaceuticals PLC (NASDAQ: BDRX) (“Biodexa” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of products aimed at primary and metastatic cancers of the brain is pleased to announce that it has signed non-binding letter of intent to potentially acquire Varian...Read more
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) complaint seeking to block the company's proposed acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics plc: "Amgen is disappointed by the FTC's decision and remains committed to completing this acquisition, which will bring significant benefits to patients suffering from very serious rare...Read more
MILFORD, Mass., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters™ Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Wyatt Technology, a pioneer and well-recognized leader in innovative light scattering and field-flow fractionation instruments, software, accessories, and services. With more than 80% of its rapidly growing revenues tied to large molecule applications, Wyatt accelerates Waters' ability to build a...Read more
Shareholders to Receive $43.00 Per Share in Cash Represents 24% Premium to Unaffected Stock Price MORRISVILLE, N.C., May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syneos Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: SYNH) (“Syneos Health” or the “Company”), a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by a consortium of private investment firm affiliates composed of...Read more
Transaction Price of $9.10 Per Share Represents Compelling 89% Premium to CTI's Closing Stock Price on May 9, 2023 SEATTLE, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CTI BioPharma (Nasdaq: CTIC) ("CTI"), a commercial biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel targeted therapies for blood-related cancers, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which Swedish Orphan Biovitrum...Read more
Ushers in a new era of the company, accelerates launch of new Data & Decision Science service line with a world-class data & analytics platform and team at BST NEW YORK / May 09, 2023 / Business Wire / MultiPlan Corporation (NYSE: MPLN) (“MultiPlan” or the “Company”), a leading provider of technology and data-enabled cost management, payment, and revenue integrity solutions to the U.S. healthcare industry, today announced that...Read more
All-Stock Transaction Combines Highly Complementary Businesses Unlocking Significant Benefits for Patients, Providers, Payers, and Care Teams Increases Access to High Quality Care for Communities Across the U.S. through a Unique National Clinical Platform Comprehensive Capabilities Across Alternate Site Care Spectrum Position Combined Company to Move Deeper into Value-Based Care Highly Attractive Combined Financial Profile Which...Read more
Merger to create Nasdaq-listed, clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on advancing Dianthus’ portfolio of next-generation antibody complement therapeutics Combined company is expected to have approximately $180 million of cash or cash equivalents at close, including approximately $70 million from a concurrent private financing by Dianthus’ new and existing investors, which is expected to provide funding into mid-2026 Cash...Read more
KALAMAZOO, Michigan, USA, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stryker (NYSE:SYK), one of the world's leading medical technology companies, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Cerus Endovascular Ltd., a privately held, commercial-stage, medical device company engaged in the design and development of neurointerventional devices for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms. Cerus Endovascular's CE Marked products, the Contour...Read more
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Oak Street Health. The acquisition will broaden CVS Health's value-based primary care platform and significantly benefit patients' long-term health by improving outcomes and reducing costs – particularly for those in underserved communities. On February 8, 2023, CVS Health announced it entered into a definitive...Read more
NEW YORK & LONDON & PARIS / May 01, 2023 / Business Wire / Aptorum Group Limited (Nasdaq: APM, Euronext Paris: APM) (“Aptorum Group” or “Company”), today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Aptorum Therapeutics Limited (“ATL”) has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent and Term Sheet (“Term Sheet”) to merge (“Transaction”) its 100% subsidiary, Paths Innovation Limited and its underlying business (collectively...Read more
Companies to Create World-Class Ophthalmology Entity Lead Program, Avacincaptad Pegol for the Potential Treatment of Geographic Atrophy with PDUFA Goal Date of August 19, 2023 Acquisition advances Astellas' Primary Focus on "Blindness & Regeneration" Acquisition price of US$40 per share in cash, representing a total equity value of approximately US$5.9 billion TOKYO and PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas...Read more
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (CSI), a medical device company with an innovative atherectomy system used in treating peripheral and coronary artery disease. The transaction provides Abbott with a complementary solution for treating vascular disease. CSI's leading atherectomy system prepares vessels for angioplasty or...Read more
SAN DIEGO, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally integrated solutions, today announced that at the special meeting of shareholders held earlier today, its shareholders voted to approve the adoption of the Company's merger agreement with Globus Medical (NYSE: GMED). As previously announced, under...Read more
Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. becomes the first North American structure controlled by Biosynex in North America STRASBOURG, France, April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biosynex SA (“Biosynex”) (EPA: ALBIO), a French market leader specializing in the design and distribution of rapid tests, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. (“Chembio”), a leading point-of-care diagnostics company focused on...Read more
Anthony Zook, formerly of Astra Zeneca, to be named Chairman of The Board Mike Tilton to be named Chief Executive Officer of the Combined Company Algorithm pipeline focused on Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) a rare disease with a prevalence of ~100,000 patients in the US NEW YORK, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOTH), a patient focused biopharmaceutical company, today...Read more
Complementary Commercial Growth Platforms Anticipated to Accelerate ROLVEDON™ (eflapegrastim-xnst) Injection Profitability and Diversify Revenue Streams Combination of Assertio’s Omni-Channel Digital Sales Capabilities and ROLVEDON In-Person Commercial Team to Enhance Market Access and Growth across All Products Transaction Expected to Be Accretive to Assertio’s Adjusted EPS and Operating Cash Flow in 2024 Spectrum Stockholders Will...Read more
Combined company will operate as GRI Bio, Inc. and advance innovative pipeline of Natural Killer T (“NKT”) modulating therapies for the treatment of inflammatory, fibrotic and autoimmune diseasesInvestment proceeds expected to fund planned operations of the combined company into mid-2024 Trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “GRI” expected to commence April 24, 2023 PHILADELPHIA, PA, April 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GRI Bio,...Read more
This agreement is a significant step for Aditxt as it expands its portfolio to include innovative therapies for infectious diseases; Aditxt will partner with global logistics leader Agility to address a growing global market need for effective antivirals RICHMOND, Va. / Apr 20, 2023 / Business Wire / Aditxt,® Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTX) (“Aditxt” or the “Company”), a global innovation company focused on therapeutics and technologies that...Read more
Acquisition further strengthens specialty medicines and respiratory pipeline with camlipixant, a highly selective P2X3 antagonist and potential best-in-class treatment for refractory chronic cough Currently in phase III clinical development with anticipated regulatory approval and launch in 2026 Accretive to adjusted EPS from 2027 with significant sales potential through 2031 LONDON / Apr 18, 2023 / Business Wire / GSK plc (LSE/NYSE:...Read more
LAFAYETTE, La., April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viemed Healthcare, Inc. (the “Company” or “Viemed”) (NASDAQ:VMD and TSX:VMD.TO), a national leader in respiratory care and technology-enabled home medical equipment services, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tennessee based Home Medical Products, Inc. (“HMP”), a large regional provider of respiratory focused home medical solutions. “We are incredibly...Read more
Move Affirms Lobe's Position as an Orphan/Rare Disease Drug Development Company and expands portfolio to include 4 Orphan Disease Programs The Company expects to Launch Altemia™, a Medical Food, and Generate Commercial Revenue in the Second Half of 2023 Acquisition also Includes an International License Agreement With Double Digit Royalty and Milestone Payments, Commercial Inventory and Intellectual Property. Vancouver, British...Read more
SAN DIEGO, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally integrated solutions, today announced that proxy advisory firm, Glass Lewis & Co., LLC ("Glass Lewis"), recommends that NuVasive shareholders vote "FOR" the shareholder proposal to adopt the merger agreement with Globus Medical (NYSE: GMED) at...Read more
Transaction delivers immediate value and liquidity to Satsuma stockholders SNBL to acquire all outstanding shares of Satsuma for upfront cash consideration of $0.91 per share Satsuma stockholders to also receive non-tradeable CVR of up to $5.77 per share With the goal of maximizing value for stockholders, Satsuma’s Board has carefully considered strategic options for Satsuma and STS101 and fully supports this transaction with...Read more
PRA023 is a novel, late-stage candidate for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease and other autoimmune conditions Prometheus Biosciences’ comprehensive data set enables target discovery and precision medicine approach in inflammation and immunology RAHWAY, N.J. and SAN DIEGO, April 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, and Prometheus Biosciences, Inc. (“Prometheus”)...Read more
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shockwave Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWAV) (“Shockwave”), a pioneer in the development of Intravascular Lithotripsy (“IVL”) to treat severely calcified cardiovascular disease, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Neovasc Inc. (“Neovasc”). The Neovasc Reducer System (the “Reducer”) is a first-of-its-kind technology to address refractory angina....Read more
TORONTO, April 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Thomvest Asset Management Ltd. ("Thomvest") today announced that it has made a non-binding, all cash proposal (the "Proposal") to acquire the outstanding common shares ("Common Shares") of Liminal BioSciences Inc. (Nasdaq: LMNL) (the "Corporation"), other than the 64% owned by Structured Alpha LP ("SALP"), a limited partnership of which Thomvest is the sole general partner, for US$7.50 per Common Share. The...Read more
The combination of highly complementary businesses and teams will broaden access to diagnostics and technology, accelerate R&D and innovation, and better serve more veterinary professionals and pets. MCLEAN, Va. and LOVELAND, Colo., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars, Incorporated ("Mars"), and Heska Corporation (NASDAQ: HSKA) ("Heska") today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Mars will...Read more
Combined company will pursue late-stage clinical development of oral neflamapimod for the treatment of dementia with Lewy bodies EIP Pharma to initiate in 2Q 2023 a Phase 2b clinical study, funded in part by a $21 million grant from the National Institute of Aging Combined company expected to have a cash runway through Phase 2b clinical data and to the end of 2024 Transaction has unanimous support of both EIP Pharma and Diffusion...Read more
Combined companies will deliver a superior health care experience and drive improved health outcomes WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Signify Health. Signify Health is a leading technology and services company, focused on provider enablement and bringing clinicians into the home to identify chronic conditions, close gaps in care, and...Read more
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jounce Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: JNCE) (“Jounce” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage company focused on the discovery and development of novel cancer immunotherapies and predictive biomarkers, today announced it has entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby Concentra Biosciences, LLC (“Concentra”) will acquire Jounce for $1.85 in cash per share plus a non-tradeable contingent...Read more
Transaction Expected to Close in Q2 2023 Dublin, Ireland, March 22, 2023 Amryt Pharma Plc (“Amryt”) (Nasdaq: AMYT), a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to acquiring, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for rare diseases, is pleased to announce that all resolutions presented to shareholders at today’s shareholder meetings held to consider and vote on the proposed acquisition of Amryt by Chiesi...Read more
PhenomeX to begin trading under symbol (NASDAQ: CELL) EMERYVILLE, Calif., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkeley Lights, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLI), a life sciences tools company, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of IsoPlexis Corporation (Nasdaq: ISO), a company empowering labs to leverage the cells and proteome changing the course of human health. The newly combined company has been renamed...Read more
CalciMedica common stock to commence trading on Nasdaq Global Market on March 21, 2023 under ticker symbol “CALC” Cash and cash equivalents of approximately $34 million as of merger close expected to support operations into the second half of 2024 Phase 2b results in acute pancreatitis for lead product candidate Auxora™ expected in Q4 2023 CalciMedica to host Research and Development Event on April 27, 2023 LA JOLLA, Calif.,...Read more
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. and LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla., March 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire -- IMAC Holdings, Inc. (“IMAC”) (Nasdaq: BACK), a regenerative rehabilitation company focused on treating musculoskeletal and neurodegenerative disease, and Brain Scientific, Inc. (“Brain Scientific”) (OTCQB:BRSF), a Florida-based applied science technology company, jointly announced today that they have executed a binding Letter of Intent...Read more
CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / March 17, 2023 / Cosmos Health Inc. ("Cosmos Health" or "the Company") (Nasdaq:COSM), a global healthcare group with proprietary lines of nutraceuticals and distributor of pharmaceuticals, branded generics, OTC medications and medical devices, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ZipDoctor Inc. from American International Holdings Corp (AMIH) for an undisclosed sum. The Sale...Read more
FORT COLLINS, Colo., March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Statera Biopharma, Inc. (OTCPK:STAB) (the "Company" or "Statera Biopharma"), a biopharmaceutical company creating next-generation immune therapies that focus on immune restoration and homeostasis, is pleased to announce it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (the "LOI") with Worksite Labs, Inc. ("WSL"), setting out the initial proposed terms and conditions pursuant to...Read more
NEW YORK & BOTHELL, Wash. / Mar 13, 2023 / Business Wire / Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and Seagen Inc. (Nasdaq: SGEN) today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Pfizer will acquire Seagen, a global biotechnology company that discovers, develops and commercializes transformative cancer medicines, for $229 in cash per Seagen share for a total enterprise value of $43 billion. The Boards of Directors...Read more
SANTA CLARA, Calif. / Mar 09, 2023 / Business Wire / Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the acquisition of e-MSion, an early-stage company behind the innovative electron capture dissociation (ECD) technology known as the ExD cell. The ExD cell is a compact device for mass spectrometers that enables biological researchers to develop biotherapeutic products more quickly to treat disease. This is done by more comprehensively...Read more
LONDON / Mar 08, 2023 / Business Wire / invoX Pharma Limited (“invoX”), a U.K.-based wholly-owned subsidiary of Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited (“Sino Biopharm”) (HKEX 1177 HK) with an advancing pipeline of innovative products, today announces that it has successfully completed the acquisition of F-star Therapeutics, Inc. (“F-star”) (NASDAQ:FSTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering bispecific antibodies in immunotherapy,...Read more
VANCOUVER, BC, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Neovasc Inc. ("Neovasc" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NVCN)(TSX: NVCN), a leader in the development of minimally invasive devices for the treatment of refractory angina, is pleased to announce that its Shareholders (as defined below) have approved the previously-announced acquisition of all of the outstanding common shares of the Company (the “Shares”) by Shockwave Medical,...Read more
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 6, 2023) - LevelJump Healthcare Corp. (TSXV: JUMP) (OTCQB: JMPHF) (FSE: 75J) ("LevelJump" or the "Company"), a Canadian leader in B2B telehealth solutions, is pleased to announce that it has completed its preliminary due diligence and agreed to amending agreements with the sellers for the proposed Alberta IHF acquisition as announced on November 21, 2022. The purchase price has been reduced to...Read more
AUSTIN, Texas / Mar 01, 2023 / Business Wire / agilon health (NYSE: AGL), the trusted partner empowering physicians to transform health care in our communities, today announced it has acquired mphrX, a leading provider of value-based care technology and interoperability solutions. As a result of the transaction, mphrX will become a wholly owned subsidiary of agilon health. “At agilon, we are always looking for opportunities to better...Read more
Combined company will have commercial products and a library of development candidates, two of which are clinical stage Will be under the leadership of DMK CEO, Dr. Ebrahim (Eboo) Versi MD, PhD Lead development program will be a clinical stage therapeutic under development for the treatment of opioid use disorder SAN DIEGO and SOMERVILLE, N.J., Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NASDAQ: ADMP), a...Read more
Rare disease company in preclinical development for congenital hyperinsulinism Acquisition is strong strategic fit with Rhythm’s rare endocrinology focus and provides meaningful new development opportunity Expect to initiate clinical development in 2024 BOSTON and AMSTERDAM, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage...Read more
Combined group will have a strong clinical pipeline and proven expertise in the discovery and development of highly selective therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and fibrotic disease RXC007, a next-generation selective ROCK2 inhibitor, to lead clinical pipeline; portfolio to include discovery projects from both Redx and Jounce Combined group to be called Redx Inc. listed on Nasdaq under the ticker REDX and led by Redx CEO Lisa...Read more
Merger will create Nasdaq-listed, clinical-stage therapeutic platform company developing new precision medicines for patient populations selected through Notable’s proprietary Predictive Precision Medicines Platform (“PPMP”) Notable’s validated PPMP combines multi-dimensional biological assays and machine learning to bio-simulate a patient’s cancer treatment and predict their clinical response to the actual treatment Notable has...Read more
SANTA MONICA, Calif. / Feb 22, 2023 / Business Wire / Kite, a Gilead Company (NASDAQ: GILD), today announced the completion of the previously announced transaction to acquire Tmunity Therapeutics (Tmunity), a clinical-stage, private biotech company focused on next-generation CAR T-therapies and technologies. The acquisition of Tmunity complements Kite’s existing in-house cell therapy research capabilities by adding additional pipeline...Read more
INDIANAPOLIS / Feb 15, 2023 / Business Wire / Elevance Health (NYSE: ELV) today announced the closing of its acquisition of BioPlus, a comprehensive specialty pharmacy subsidiary of CarepathRx, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners. BioPlus provides a complete range of specialty pharmacy services for patients living with complex and chronic conditions, such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C, autoimmune diseases, and rheumatology....Read more
Sale of assets related to Flow Cytometry & Imaging (FCI) Business Unit Acquisition will expand Cytek’s product portfolio to include imaging and menu-based application driven flow cytometry to provide full cell analysis solutions to its customers Transaction is in line with DiaSorin’s strategic priorities communicated to the market after Luminex acquisition Employees associated with commercial, operations, R&D and supporting...Read more
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Salona Global Medical Device Corporation (“Salona Global,” “SGMD ,” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SGMD) today provided an update to its acquisition plans and pipeline. The Company is also publishing an up-to-date presentation for upcoming meetings with U.S. institutional investors. In addition to the pending acquisition of Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. (“Biodex”), previously announced November...Read more
OSAKA, Japan & CAMBRIDGE, Mass. / Feb 08, 2023 / Business Wire / Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that it has completed an acquisition of all shares of Nimbus Lakshmi, Inc. (“Lakshmi”) from Nimbus Therapeutics, LLC (“Nimbus”), on February 8, 2023 (EST), as set forth in the share purchase agreement, following clearance from the United States Federal Trade Commission and a satisfaction of other closing conditions. The agreement...Read more
CFIUS clearance represents the final required regulatory approval to complete the proposed merger Completion remains subject to the approval of Opiant stockholders; a special stockholder meeting to approve the acquisition will be held on March 1, 2023 Indivior and Opiant continue to anticipate completing the proposed merger in the first quarter of 2023 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opiant Pharmaceuticals...Read more
BEDFORD, Mass., Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (“Lantheus”) (NASDAQ: LNTH), a company committed to improving patient outcomes through diagnostics, radiotherapeutics and artificial intelligence solutions that enable clinicians to Find, Fight and Follow disease, today announced it has acquired Knoxville-based Cerveau Technologies, Inc. (“Cerveau”). Cerveau’s asset is MK-6240, a second-generation F 18-labeled...Read more
RICHLAND, Wash. & CORALVILLE, Iowa / Feb 06, 2023 / Business Wire / Isoray, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: ISR), a medical technology company and innovator in seed brachytherapy, today announced the successful completion of the merger with privately-held Viewpoint Molecular Targeting, Inc. The combined companies’ focus will be the advancement of cancer treatments using radiation, radiopharmaceuticals, and imaging technologies so that precision,...Read more
Enhances high-throughput workflow offerings with leading 2D barcode reader BURLINGTON, Mass., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) today announced that it has acquired Ziath, Ltd. and its subsidiaries ("Ziath"). Based in Cambridge, UK, Ziath is a leading provider of 2D barcode readers for life sciences applications. Founded in 2005, Ziath's innovative 2D barcode readers are a key component of the laboratory...Read more
NEWTON, Mass. / Feb 03, 2023 / Business Wire / AlerisLife Inc. (Nasdaq: ALR) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with ABP Acquisition LLC, or ABP, under which ABP will acquire all of the outstanding shares of ALR common stock for $1.31 per share in cash, which represents an 85% premium to the average trading price of the last 30 trading days of $0.71 per share. The total consideration to be paid to stockholders...Read more
The Acquired Portfolio of Infectious Disease Assets Includes a Class of Potential Broad Spectrum Oral Antiviral Agents, TNX-3900 with a Host-Directed Mechanism Tonix Plans to Develop the TNX-3900 Series of Molecules as Oral Antivirals Either as Monotherapy or in Combination with Other Antivirals The TNX-3900 Class of Antivirals Has a Novel Mechanism of Action Based on Inhibition of Certain Cathepsin Proteases which are Required for...Read more
Immunorizon’s lead compound targets 5T4 antigen and conditionally activates T cells and natural killer (NK) cells Conditional activation of T cells is designed to provide a wide therapeutic index for the compound REHOVOT, Israel, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purple Biotech Ltd. (NASDAQ/TASE: PPBT), a clinical-stage company developing first-in-class, effective and durable therapies that harness the power of the tumor...Read more
Acquisition eliminates all future royalty payment obligations for PH94B and PH10 and expands Vistagen's pipeline SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. / Feb 02, 2023 / Business Wire / Vistagen (Nasdaq: VTGN), a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to transform the treatment landscape for individuals living with anxiety, depression, and other central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced the closing of its acquisition of...Read more
Complementary Technologies, Product Portfolios, and Market Opportunities Expected to Represent Significant Growth Drivers Consolidated Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Operations to Provide Synergistic Cost Savings STRASBOURG, France and HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biosynex SA (“Biosynex”) (EPA: ALBIO), a French market leader specializing in the design and distribution of rapid tests, and Chembio Diagnostics,...Read more
CINCINNATI and SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIVO), a leading global provider of diagnostic testing solutions and life science raw materials, and SD Biosensor, Inc. ("SDB") (KOSE: A137310) and SJL Partners LLC ("SJL") (collectively, the "Consortium"), announced today that they have completed the transaction to acquire Meridian. Under the terms of the merger, Meridian...Read more
Proprietary Mass Spectrometry Technology Delivering Innovative High-Throughput Screening Capabilities to Accelerate Drug Discovery Timelines Advances Partnership Initiated in 2018 WILMINGTON, Mass. / Jan 30, 2023 / Business Wire / Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) announced today that it has acquired SAMDI Tech, Inc, a leading provider of high-quality, label-free high-throughput screening (HTS)...Read more
INDIANAPOLIS / Jan 23, 2023 / Business Wire / Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana announced today that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement through which Elevance Health agrees to acquire Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (BCBSLA). BCBSLA will join Elevance Health’s affiliated Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield family of brands. This acquisition will unite two organizations...Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. / Jan 23, 2023 / Business Wire / AstraZeneca is commencing today, through a subsidiary, a tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of CinCor Pharma, Inc. (CinCor), for $26 per share in cash at closing, plus a non-tradable contingent value right of $10 per share in cash payable upon a specified regulatory submission for a baxdrostat product. On 9 January 2023, AstraZeneca announced that it had entered into a...Read more
TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VITALHUB CORP. (TSX: VHI) (OTCQX:VHIBF) (the “Company” or “VitalHub”) is pleased to announce today that it has acquired (the “Acquisition”) Coyote Software Corporation (“Coyote”), a company incorporated and existing under the laws of the Province of Ontario. Coyote specializes in tailored software solutions that streamline the workflows of health and social service organizations. The solutions...Read more
Adds Deuruxolitinib, a Potential Best-in-Class Oral JAK Inhibitor for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata, an Autoimmune Dermatological Disease Leverages Sun Pharma’s Global Infrastructure to Provide Broad Access to Deuruxolitinib for Patients with Alopecia Areata Strengthens Sun Pharma’s Global Dermatology Franchise by Adding a Late-Stage Product in an Area with Significant Unmet Need Sun Pharma to Commence Tender Offer to Acquire All...Read more
Neovasc’s Innovative Reducer System Will Target the Estimated $5 Billion Refractory Angina Market Shockwave Medical Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Revenues and Full Year 2023 Revenue Guidance SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shockwave Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWAV), a pioneer in the development of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat severely calcified cardiovascular disease, today...Read more
Adds FL-301, clinical stage anti-Claudin18.2 antibody, and two preclinical antibody programs to Leap's pipeline Combined cash balance of approximately $115 million enhances runway to mid-2025, fully-funding advancement of DKN-01 and FL-301 Leap to host conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET today CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leap Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:LPTX), a biotechnology company focused on developing targeted...Read more
Merger to result in Nasdaq-listed company focused on developing immunotherapies based on Elicio’s proprietary lymph node-targeting Amphiphile (AMP) technology Lead program of the combined company will be ELI-002, a therapeutic cancer vaccine targeting mKRAS-driven tumors, currently enrolling a Phase 1 trial for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and colorectal cancer Conference call to be held 8:00 am Eastern Time on...Read more
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / January 13, 2023 / Core One Labs Inc. (CSE:COOL) (OTCQB:CLABF) (Frankfurt:LD6) (WKN: A3CSSU) (the "Company" or "Core One"), is pleased to announce that it has acquired (the "Acquisition") GMP Drug Inc. ("GMP Drug"), an arms-length privately held company that operates through a Good Manufacturing Practices ("GMP") facility (the "Facility") owned by a third-party located in Ontario, Canada. The Acquisition will...Read more
Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced the successful completion of the cash tender offer, through a subsidiary, for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Imago BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMGO), at a purchase price of $36.00 per share in cash, without interest and subject to deduction for any required tax withholding. As of the tender offer expiration at one minute after 11:59...Read more
Acquisition to enable creation of a fully integrated, enterprise-wide capability to discover, design and develop next-generation immunotherapies at scale by leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies across BioNTech’s therapeutic platforms and operations Builds on multi-year strategic collaboration between BioNTech and InstaDeep which included the formation of an AI Innovation Lab in 2020 and completion of...Read more
The acquisition of Soin provides JanOne with its second, late stage clinical stage asset LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JanOne Inc. ("JanOne") (Nasdaq: JAN), a company that focuses on the development of drugs with non-addictive, pain-relieving properties, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Soin Therapeutics, LLC and its product, a patent-pending, novel formulation of low-dose naltrexone. This all stock...Read more
Transaction Expands Patterson Veterinary Capabilities and Offerings Patterson Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDCO), announced that it has, through subsidiaries, successfully completed the previously announced acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Relief Services for Veterinary Practitioners and Animal Care Technologies (“RSVP” and “ACT,” respectively), Texas-based companies that provide innovative solutions to veterinary...Read more
Transaction expands Chiesi’s rare disease medicine portfolio All cash acquisition at US$14.50 per ADS, plus Contingent Value Rights of up to an additional US$2.50 per ADS based on certain Filsuvez® milestones being achieved Total Transaction value of up to US$1.48 Billion with upfront consideration representing a 107% premium to Amryt ADS’ closing price on January 6, 2023 Transaction unanimously approved and recommended by the...Read more
DENVER, Jan. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assure Holdings Corp. (the “Company” or “Assure”) (NASDAQ: IONM), a provider of intraoperative neuromonitoring (“IONM”) and remote neurology services, is pleased to announce that on December 31, 2022, it completed the acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of substantially all of the assets of Neuroprotect Neuromonitoring, LLC, and certain of its affiliated entities (collectively, “NervePro”), a...Read more
Adding Big-Data Management and High-Content Screening Solutions for Bioimaging Applications Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) today announced the acquisition of ACQUIFER Imaging GmbH, a pioneer in big-data management solutions for bioimaging and high-content microscopy. This acquisition adds high-performance on-premise processing, secure storage and networking technology that complements Bruker’s advanced fluorescence microscopy...Read more
ClearPoint Neuro is a global therapy-enabling platform company providing stereotactic navigation and delivery to the brain. Applications of our ClearPoint Neuro Navigation System include electrode lead placement, placement of catheters, and biopsy. The platform has FDA clearance and is...
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