M&A

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Novartis is poised to make one of its largest takeover deals in its history after agreeing to buy RNA specialist Avidity Biosciences for $12bn.

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Chugai Pharma has reached a deal to buy Renalys Pharma, a company set up to bring therapies developed elsewhere to markets in Asia.

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Alkermes will buy Avadel Pharma and its fast-growing narcolepsy drug Lumryz in a deal valued at up to $2.1 billion.

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Ipsen has agreed to buy ImCheck and its anti-BTN3A antibody for acute myeloid leukaemia in a deal that could be worth up to €1bn.

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Germany's Merck KGaA is looking at making further acquisitions to boost its business, with a focus on life sciences and rare diseases.

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A private equity investment consortium has raised a takeover offer for Denmark's Bavarian Nordic, but some shareholders are still reluctant to sell.