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Abbott acquires Kos for $3.7bn in cash
Nov 2006
Executive Summary
Abbott is paying $3.7bn in cash to buy all outstanding common shares of specialty drug company Kos Pharmaceuticals (focusing in the areas of cardiovascular, metabolic, and respiratory diseases) for $78 each, a 58% premium to market.
Deal Industry
- Biotechnology
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Pharmaceuticals
- Specialty Pharmaceuticals
Deal Status
- Final
Deal Type
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Acquisition
- Payment Includes Cash
- Full Acquisition
- Includes Contract
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