Takeda Considers Swallowing Shire, a Somewhat Surprising Move That Could Make Strategic Sense
Japanese pharma firm Takeda said it is officially considering making an offer for diversified rare-disease-focused Shire in what would probably be a merger of equals (both companies have recently traded around the $40 billion market cap level). We are maintaining our fair value estimates for both until we see evidence that discussions are advancing; an official offer is expected in April. While we see Takeda's shares as fairly valued, we’ve seen Shire’s shares as significantly undervalued in rec...Shire is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Co. operates as a biotechnology company focused on serving people with rare diseases and other conditions. Co.'s portfolio covers seven therapeutic areas: Immunology, Hematology, Neuroscience, Internal Medicine (IM), Genetic Diseases, Oncology, and Ophthalmics. Some of Co.'s marketed products include GAMMAGARD, HYQVIA and CINRYZE for Immunology, ADVATE/ADYNOVATE, VONVENDI and FEIBA for Hematology, VYVANSE and ADDERALL XR for Neuroscience, LIALDA/MEZAVANT and PENTASA for IM, ELAPRASE and REPLAGAL for Genetic Diseases, ONCASPAR and ONYVIDE for Oncology and XIIDRA for Ophthalmics.
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