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Pfizer clinches deal for obesity drug developer Metsea after a bidding war with Novo Nordisk

Pfizer has signed a deal to purchase Metsera Inc., an obesity drugmaker in the development stage, after winning a bidding war against Novo Nordisk

The Independent UK

Deal Dispatch: From A Founder Comeback To Billion-Dollar Bids, This Week In M&A And Bankruptcy

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Benzinga

Novo Nordisk wants to keep its crown leading the weight-loss drugs pack. Despite outlook downgrades and lawsuits, its CFO has a plan

“The ultimate defense in our industry is in innovation,” Karsten Munk Knudsen told Fortune in an exclusive interview.

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Pfizer, Novo Nordisk Locked in High-Stakes Fight Over Obesity Drug Innovator Metsera

Pfizer and Novo Nordisk are in a heated battle to acquire obesity drug developer Metsera, driving legal and market tension.

International Business Times

Ozempic maker struggles as it loses ground to rivals in weight-loss market

Novo Nordisk cuts sales and profit forecasts as it continues to lose ground to Mounjaro firm Eli Lilly

The Guardian - UK

Novo, Pfizer Are Battling To Buy The Future Of Weight-Loss — But Viking Already Owns It

Pfizer Inc's (NYSE:PFE) lawsuit. Novo Nordisk A/S' (NYSE:NVO) counterbid. And in the middle of it all — a quiet $45 million position that might turn into Andreas Halvorsen's next masterstroke. After years of fighting from the sidelines of the Ozempic boom, Pfizer is finally throwing punches.

Benzinga

Pfizer, Novo Nordisk Intensify Fight For Metsera As Buyout Offers Continue To Climb

Adding more drama to Metsera Inc.’s (NASDAQ:MTSR) acquisition deal, Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) increased the deal proposal to $62.20 per share in cash, up from $56.50.

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Pfizer Accuses Novo Nordisk Of Antitrust Violations In Metsera Takeover Battle

On Friday, Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) filed a lawsuit against Metsera, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTSR), its Board of Directors, and Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) in a Delaware Court.

Benzinga

Pfizer Sues Rivals Metsera, Novo Nordisk Over Alleged Interference in Merger Talks

Pfizer sues Metsera and Novo Nordisk to block a rival bid in a high-stakes obesity drug merger.

International Business Times

Pfizer sues to stop rival bid for drugmaker Metsera by Denmark's Novo Nordisk

Pfizer is suing over some unsolicited competition in its nearly $5 billion bid to buy the drugmaker Metsera

The Independent UK

Eli Lilly Extends Lead In $150B Obesity Drug Race As Novo, Pfizer Clash — Here's How ETFs Stand To Gain

Healthcare ETFs are quietly feasting on the gains from Wall Street’s latest obsession – the $150 billion obesity-drug boom. As Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:LLY), Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO), and Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) jostle for dominance in the fast-growing GLP-1 market, investors pile into ETFs that offer diversified and far…

Benzinga

Pfizer Blasts Novo Nordisk's $9 Billion Counteroffer For Metsera As 'Reckless'

On Thursday, Metsera Inc. (NASDAQ:MTSR) received an unsolicited acquisition proposal from Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO).

Benzinga

Obesity, diabetes treatments fuel Eli Lilly growth and spark bidding war

The market for obesity and diabetes treatments remains scorching hot, funneling billions in sales to Eli Lilly and spawning a bidding war over the drugmaker Metsera

The Independent UK

Novo Nordisk bids $9bn for obesity drug maker Metsera in challenge to Pfizer

US biotech viewed as lucrative target partly because of its promising pipeline of weight-loss drugs

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Benzinga

Metsera Reports Up To 14% Weight Loss In Phase 2b Obesity Trial

Metsera, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTSR) on Tuesday released topline data from VESPER-1 and data from a planned interim analysis for tolerability of VESPER-3 – two Phase 2b trials of MET-097i with potential for monthly dosing.

MarketBeat

Pfizer is Locking in New Growth Through a New Acquisition

Pfizer is undergoing a new acquisition, exposing it to the weight loss market and additional revenue growth potential, which isn't priced in yet.

The Independent UK

Asian shares trade mixed after US stocks set more records

Asian shares are trading mixed in the absence of key market-driving news in the region, after a seemingly relentless rally continued on Wall Street

International Business Times UK

Metsera Stock Rockets After Pfizer's $7.3b — Should You Still Invest?

Metsera stock has soared after Pfizer announced a $7.3 billion acquisition, sparking investor buzz. Analysts are now weighing whether the biotech rally has more room to run or if buyers should stay cautious.

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Pfizer eyes obesity drug market as it seals $4.9bn deal for Metsera

Pharma giant Pfizer is betting on obesity treatments as it looks for new markets following the success of its COVID-19 vaccine.

Benzinga

Pfizer Tries To Revitalize Obesity Portfolio With $5 Billion Matsera Deal

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) on Monday agreed to acquire Metsera, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTSR) to accelerate the next generation of medicines for obesity and cardiometabolic diseases.

The Independent UK

Pfizer amps up push into obesity treatments with $4.9B deal for Metsera

Pfizer is doubling down on obesity treatments by spending $4.9 billion on the development-stage drugmaker Metsera

Benzinga

Pfizer Reportedly Nears Metsera Acquisition Deal: PFE Stock Climbs In Monday Pre-Market

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) stock climbed 1.54% in Monday pre-market amid reports that the company on the verge of acquiring Metsera Inc. (NASDAQ:MTSR), a developer of anti-obesity drugs.

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