Deals In Depth: September 2017
Executive Summary
Halozyme will use its Enhanze technology to improve the delivery of BMS's immuno-oncology drugs in a new $1.9 billion deal; for $725 million up front and $375 million in earn-outs, Teleflex expanded its urology device portfolio with the NeoTract buy. Device financing surged due to CooperSurgical's $1.1 billion bridge loan, which is helping to support the acquisition of Teva's Paragard IUD.
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