Pharmaceutical Executive-03-12-2009

Pharmaceutical Executive

Merck Takes Unusual Merger Tactic in Schering Deal

March 04, 2009

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The Merck acquisition of Schering-Plough may have surprised few, the approach has raised some eyebrows. Rather than buy the company outright, Merck going through a convoluted reverse merger deal to keep Schering's licensing deals secure. Was it the right move?

Astellas to Nominate Two Directors to CV Therapeutics Board

March 03, 2009

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Astellas's hostile bid takes a new turn as the Japanese company tries to oust remaining CVT board members and replace them with their own.