Allergan PLC said early Thursday that it had agreed to acquire the private eye care biotechnology company ForSight VISION5 for $95 million.
The deal also includes a launch milestone payment for the biotech’s lead product, which is inserted on the surface of the eye and allows for the extended release of glaucoma medication, and completed mid-stage clinical trials last year.
The purchase is expected to be completed within 60 days. Allergan shares rose 13.2% over the last three months, compared with a 5.4% rise in the S&P 500.
By Emma Court
Source: MarketWatch
Five years ago, GSK made headlines when it hired Emma Walmsley to become the first woman to run a major pharmaceutical company. Now the Big Pharma has brought in another woman to control the company’s finances. Julie Brown will be GSK’s next chief financial officer. Brown, currently the chief operating and financial officer at fashion and beauty brand Burberry Group, is set to replace Iain Mackay.
Moderna created a new role responsible for “building out the company’s organization to support its growing pipeline.” Starting first thing 2023, Juan Andres, Moderna’s manufacturing head, will step into this new role under the title president of strategic partnerships and enterprise expansion, the company said Thursday.
The latest takeover is anticipated to boost the presence of Torrent in the dermatology segment. Indian company Torrent Pharmaceuticals has signed a definitive agreement for the complete acquisition of Curatio Healthcare for $245.16m (Rs20bn).
