Pharma Deals Review, Vol 2024, No 2 (2024)

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Novartis to Acquire MorphoSys for US$2.9 B to Expand Oncology Pipeline

Lalit Mishra

Abstract


In a significant move towards bolstering its oncology portfolio, Novartis has agreed to acquire MorphoSys for €68 per share, reflecting an enterprise value of approximately US$2.9 B (€2.7 B). The acquisition is centered on MorphoSys’ pelabresib (CPI-0610), a late-stage candidate for myelofibrosis (MF) and tulmimetostat (CPI-0209), an early-stage investigational therapeutic for solid tumours or lymphomas. This acquisition represents a strategic move by Novartis to diversify its therapeutic offerings and further strengthen its leading pipeline and portfolio in oncology, while also enhancing its global footprint in haematology.

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