Pharma BD Deal Intelligence

Sanofi SA / Dynavax Technologies

2025 · Acquisition/Merger · $2.2B · Complete

Announcement Sentiment
89
Strongly positive
Outcome Score
67
Largely worked — most objectives met.

Sanofi acquired Dynavax Technologies in an all-cash tender offer of $15.50 per share (~$2.2B equity value; a 39% premium to the Dec 23, 2025 close), announced Dec 24, 2025 and completed Feb 10, 2026. The deal adds Dynavax’s marketed adult hepatitis B vaccine HEPLISAV-B — differentiated by a 2-dose, 1-month regimen — plus a Phase 1/2 shingles candidate (Z-1018) to Sanofi’s adult-immunization portfolio. Funded with available cash.

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