
AstraZeneca buys ZS Pharma for $2.7bn
Executive Summary
AstraZeneca PLC is strengthening its cardiovascular and metabolic disease offerings through the acquisition of ZS Pharma Inc., a publicly traded US firm developing a therapy for hyperkalemia (high potassium levels). AZ is paying $90 per share (a 39% premium), or $2.7bn.
Deal Industry
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceuticals
Deal Status
- Final
Deal Type
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Acquisition
- Full Acquisition
- Includes Contract
- Payment Includes Cash
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