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Astellas Pharma (4503 JP): New Acquisition to Add Promising Drug Candidate in New Therapeutic Area

281 Views02 May 2023 01:07
SUMMARY
  • Astellas Pharma (4503 JP) is acquiring the U.S.-based clinical stage biopharmaceutical company IVERIC bio (ISEE US) for ~$5.9B. Iveric Bio focuses on the discovery and development of novel ophthalmology treatments.
  • Iveric’s lead drug candidate Avacincaptad Pegol for the potential treatment of Geographic Atrophy is under FDA review with PDUFA action date of August 19, 2023.
  • The acquisition will be funded by a combination of bank loan, issuance of commercial paper totaling ~¥800B, and internal cash. The acquisition is expected to complete by 3Q23 (July–September).
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