On January 30, 2024, Regeneron revealed plans to acquire 2seventy bio's immuno-cell therapy pipeline and related manufacturing capabilities under a new agreement.
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) and RayzeBio announced a definitive merger, with BMS acquiring RayzeBio for $62.50/share in a deal valued at about $4.1 billion, netting $3.6 billion after accounting for RayzeBio's $500 million cash.
Calypso Biotech to be acquired by Novartis under a deal with a $250M upfront and potential $175M in milestones, with their lead antibody, CALY-002, targeting IL-15.
Novartis Pharma will purchase SanReno Therapeutics, enhancing its kidney treatment range. Following the acquisition, SanReno will join Novartis China, advancing clinical trials of two important IgA nephropathy treatments, atrasentan and BION-1301.
On January 8, 2024, Johnson & Johnson acquired Ambrx Biopharma for $2 billion to enhance its Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) portfolio, including promising treatments like ARX517 for metastatic prostate cancer.
GSK Plc agreed to buy Aiolos Bio, Inc. for $1 billion, plus up to $400 million in milestones, gaining access to Aiolos’s leading candidate, AIO-001, a long-acting anti-TSLP monoclonal antibody.