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AstraZeneca PLC / Definiens AG

2014 · Acquisition/Merger · $150M · Complete

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Nov 04, 2014 AstraZeneca PLC Form 6-K Neutral

AstraZeneca's 6-K reports MedImmune's agreement to acquire Definiens AG, a privately held pioneer of Tissue Phenomics imaging and data-analysis technology that…

Nov 04, 2014 Fierce Biotech Neutral

Fierce Biotech reports MedImmune strengthening its immuno-oncology capabilities through the acquisition of Definiens, whose Cognition Network Technology…

Nov 04, 2014 Tissuepathology.com Bullish

Bahija Jallal (EVP, MedImmune) said Tissue Phenomics will 'accelerate further our clinical programs through its highly precise predictive and prognostic…

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AstraZeneca's MedImmune unit acquired private German digital-pathology firm Definiens for $150M upfront plus undisclosed milestones, gaining the Cognition Network Technology and Tissue Phenomics platform for biomarker-driven companion diagnostics across its immuno-oncology pipeline. Closed November 26, 2014.

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Strategic verdict
Partially Achieved
Financial impact
Neutral
Pipeline outcome
Assets Advanced

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