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Sanofi SA / Genzyme Corporation

2011 · Acquisition/Merger · $20.1B · Complete

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Jan 24, 2011 Fierce Pharma Bearish

Sanofi shareholders grew nervous about negotiating a higher price for Genzyme, fearing overpayment. The CVR mechanism added uncertainty investors found…

Feb 16, 2011 Sanofi-aventis Press Release (February 16, 2011) Bullish

Sanofi-aventis and Genzyme Corporation today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which sanofi-aventis will acquire…

Sep 27, 2011 Boston Globe Bearish

Manufacturing failures at Allston Landing plant forced Cerezyme and Fabrazyme supply cuts, missing CVR milestones and deflating contingent value rights held by…

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Sanofi-aventis acquired Genzyme Corporation for approximately $20.1 billion ($74.00 per share in cash plus one Contingent Value Right per share), gaining a leading rare disease portfolio including Cerezyme, Fabrazyme, and the multiple sclerosis candidate Lemtrada (alemtuzumab).

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