Astra scoops JP Morgan
Acquiring Gracell at an 86% premium raises hopes that the biotech markets are bottoming out after a turbulent two years.
Cellular Biomedicine draws a line under its past
After a rollercoaster existence Cellular Biomedicine Group has a new name, and new deals with AstraZeneca and J&J.
Like Merck, Bristol goes to China
Yet another rich ADC deal is struck as Bristol Myers Squibb ties up with China’s SystImmune.
AbbVie banishes the ghost of Stemcentrx
Yet another ADC deal sees AbbVie buy ImmunoGen, ending a 40-year rollercoaster ride with a 100% overnight premium.
Gilead ups its bet on Arcellx and BCMA
The new deal comes as Carvykti manufacturing problems continue and 2seventy dials down Abecma expectations.
Cell therapy groups double down on speedy manufacturing
Novartis and Gracell place further bets on shortened production times, with Bristol waiting in the wings.
