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25 October 2022Big PharmaStaff Writer

Japanese firm acquires US drugmaker after increasing offer

The deal sees Sumitomo acquiring ownership of cancer and uterine fibroid treatments | Myovant initially rejected low offer that “undervalued” the company.

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