Mylan And Upjohn Combination Takes Key Step To Completion
Transaction On Course To Close In Q4
Executive Summary
Shortly after agreeing to divest three mature Upjohn brands in Australia, Mylan and the Pfizer off-patent and mature brands unit have stepped closer to merging into Viatris, bagging another key regulatory approval that had been in the works for several months.
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