Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp, which develops drugs that treat orphan diseases, is in discussions with investment banks to hire a financial adviser to explore a potential sale, according to people familiar with the matter.
The move may not lead to a sale, the people said this week, asking not to be identified because the deliberations are confidential. Raptor did not respond to a request for comment.
By Carl O’Donnell
Source: Reuters
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