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In 2024, BioNTech is set to enhance its oncology focus with the acquisition of Biotheus, expanding its bispecific antibody expertise and production capacity. The company reported strong Q3 results with EUR 1.2 billion in sales, driven by COVID-19 vaccines, while long-term growth hinges on its oncology pipeline, which includes over 32 clinical trials. Meanwhile, Evotec and Vidac Pharma are also making strides in cancer research, with Evotec emphasizing innovative partnerships and Vidac securing a key patent for its unique cancer therapies.
Halozyme Therapeutics Inc. has withdrawn its bid to acquire German drug developer Evotec SE for €11 per share, citing Evotec's reluctance to engage in discussions about a potential merger. The bid, which implied a valuation of €2.0 billion, was rejected as Evotec aims to maintain its independence, according to Halozyme's CEO Helen Torley.
Halozyme has withdrawn its bid to acquire Evotec after the latter showed no interest in negotiations, despite a proposed valuation of €2 billion. Meanwhile, Neurogene reported the death of a patient in a gene therapy trial for Rett syndrome, linked to known risks of the treatment. In other news, Argenx is advancing its drug efgartigimod for myositis, while Kyowa Kirin has agreed to pay Kura Oncology $330 million for rights to an experimental leukemia drug.
Halozyme Therapeutics Inc. plans to finance its proposed €2 billion ($2.1 billion) takeover of Germany’s Evotec SE entirely in cash, as stated by CEO Helen Torley. She emphasized that no equity will be used, and despite taking on some debt, the company expects to quickly reduce its leverage to two times after the deal closes.

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