Adherium (ASX:ADR) announced a data-based initiative with Summatix to allow clinicians to improve care of patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease across the world. New Zealand-based Adherium and Australia-based Summatix plan to build upon an existing relationship, as the former will gain access to Summatix’s platform to release data from its Hailie sensors […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
On mixed Q2 results, Glaukos announces Avedro buy
Glaukos (NYSE:GKOS) posted its second-quarter financial results this week and reported that it plans to acquire Avedro in an effort to build out its corneal health franchise. Avedro develops single-use drug formulations designed to strengthen corneal tissue and stop the progression of a degenerative corneal ectatic disease known as keratoconus. According to the Mass.-based company, the […]
Pfizer to absorb Mylan in off-patent drug spinout
Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) plans to absorb Mylan (NSDQ:MYL) as part of the spinout of its Upjohn off-patent drugs business in an all-stock deal. The deal, structured to avoid taxes on any gains from the spinout, would see each Mylan share converted into a share of the as-yet-unnamed new company. Pfizer stockholders would then own 57% of […]
Glaukos closes $3m Dose Medical buy
Glaukos (NYSE:GKOS) said yesterday that closed the nearly $3 million plus milestones to acquire former subsidiary Dose Medical and its drug-delivery technology for treating retinal diseases. Sam Clemente, Calif.-based Glaukos spun Dose out as a standalone company in 2010, but paid $26 million in July 2015 for Dose Medical’s glaucoma assets, including the cancellation of a $10.9 million […]
AbbVie to buy Allergan for $63 billion
Pharmaceutical giant AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) said today it will acquire Allergan (NYSE:AGN) for $63 billion in cash and stock. The purchase is seen as a hedge against the impending expiration of U.S. patents on AbbVie’s blockbuster drug, Humira. AbbVie will pay Allergan shareholders $188.24 per share of Allergan stock, a 45% premium to yesterday’s closing price. Humira […]
Glaukos puts up nearly $3m to buy Dose Medical back
Glaukos (NYSE:GKOS) said yesterday that it agreed to pay nearly $3 million plus milestones to acquire former subsidiary Dose Medical and its drug-delivery technology for treating retinal diseases. Sam Clemente, Calif.-based Glaukos spun Dose out as a standalone company in 2010, but paid $26 million in July 2015 for Dose Medical’s glaucoma assets, including the cancellation […]
DeviceTalks partners with New England Healthcare Executive Network to host mergers & acquisition panel at DeviceTalks Boston
The New England Healthcare Executive Network will host a panel of leaders to discuss the topic of mergers and acquisitions in the medical device industry. For the third consecutive year, DeviceTalks has partnered with the New England Healthcare Executive Network at DeviceTalks Boston. At DeviceTalks Boston 2019, NE Healthcare Executive Network’s member meeting will offer […]
Histogenics to merge with Ocugen
Histogenics (NSDQ:HSGX) said yesterday that it inked a definitive merger agreement with Ocugen through which both companies will combine into a single publicly-traded, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The combined entity will operate under the Ocugen name, the companies said. As part of the deal, Ocugen’s shareholders will become the majority owners of Histogenics outstanding common stock upon […]
Pacira to acquire Myoscience in $220m deal
Pacira Pharmaceuticals (NSDQ:PCRX) said today that it has signed a deal to acquire Myoscience and its pain relief device for up to $220 million. Myoscience’s iovera system is designed to safely freeze nerves while protecting surrounding tissue. As part of the deal that is slated to close by early April, Pacira plans to incorporate the iovera […]
ResMed closes $225m Propeller Health purchase
ResMed (NYSE:RMD) said yesterday that it completed its $225 million acquisition of Propeller Health and its digital medicine platform. Lead by CEO David Van Sickle, Propeller will continue to operate as a standalone business within ResMed’s respiratory care portfolio, the companies reported. ResMed first announced the deal in December, explaining that Propeller’s products for people with […]