Ligand Snaps Up Pfenex For Half A Billion
Value Of Transaction Could Top $500m Depending On Regulatory Milestone
Executive Summary
Ligand Pharmaceuticals has struck a deal to acquire Pfenex in a transaction valued at up to $516m.
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