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Shire to buy BioChem for $4bn in stock
Jan 2001
Executive Summary
Shire Pharmaceuticals is buying Canadian biotech BioChem Pharma in an all-stock deal that values BioChem at $4bn. Each BioChem share will be exchanged for Shire shares currently valued at $37 each, a premium of (pr)39%, and there are collar provisions.
Deal Industry
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceuticals
Deal Status
- Final
Deal Type
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Acquisition
- Payment Includes Cash
- Full Acquisition
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