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Developments in Securities Fraud Class Actions Against U.S. Life Sciences Companies

Harvard Corporate Governance

In 2021, securities class action litigation on the whole remained at a steady high, and life sciences companies were, once again, popular targets of such lawsuits. [1] 1] In this post, we analyze and discuss trends identified in last year’s filings and decisions so that prudent life sciences companies can continue to take heed of the results.

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Health Care Company Gilead Sciences Announces Acquisition of CymaBay Therapeutics

Benzinga

Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD ) has announced an acquisition of CymaBay Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CBAY ) that is expected to be completed in Q1 of 2024. Under the terms of the agreement, Gilead Sciences has agreed to give CymaBay Therapeutics $4.30 billion in cash in exchange for CBAY stock.

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Ex-Burns & Levinson Life Sciences Chair Joins Polsinelli

Law 360 M&A

Polsinelli PC announced that the former life sciences co-chair at New England firm Burns & Levinson LLP has joined its Boston office as a shareholder.

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Key Components and Trends of CVRs in Life Sciences Public M&A Deals

Harvard Corporate Governance

In recent months, the life sciences industry has seen the reemergence of contingent value rights, or CVRs, in public company acquisitions as a way to bridge a valuation gap between buyers and sellers. CVRs are more common in life sciences transactions than in other industries. 1] (more…)

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FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 02/2024 published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 02/2024”. Read more The post FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 02/2024 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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Skadden, Fenwick Lead $4.9B Alpine Immune Sciences Sale

Law 360 M&A

Biotechnology company Alpine Immune Sciences Inc., advised by Fenwick & West LLP, on Wednesday revealed that it has agreed to be bought by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., led by Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP, in a $4.9 billion cash deal.

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FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 01/2024 published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 01/2024 published”. Read more The post FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 01/2024 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.