Biopharma Quarterly Dealmaking Statistics, Q3 2017
A look at financing, M&A and alliance activity July–September 2017
Executive Summary
Third-quarter biopharma financing, which totaled $12.5 billion, was dominated by follow-on public offerings, which represented virtually half the value. Acquisition activity was headlined by a major move by Gilead in the CART market. Five alliances were signed worth over $1 billion, led by a partnership between two key players, Merck & Co. and AstraZeneca.
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