Pfizer to acquire cancer drug maker Medivation

Posted on 24 Aug 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

US based pharmaceuticals company Pfizer Inc. has this week announced a massive new acquisition plan.

The company has stated that it plans to buy Medivation, a fellow pharmaceuticals company, in order to strengthen its offerings in oncology. All up, the deal will be worth approximately $14bn, with Pfizer buying Medivation at a price of $81.50 per share. According to a press release, the company’s board has unanimously approved the purchase which…

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