Pharmaceutical giant Bayer AG said Wednesday that it will buy Perfuse Therapeutics, a U.S. biopharma company, for up to $2.45 billion as it seeks a treatment for ocular diseases.
Pharmaceutical giant Bayer AG said Wednesday that it will buy Perfuse Therapeutics, a U.S. biopharma company, for up to $2.45 billion as it seeks a treatment for ocular diseases.
Intuitive Investments Group PLC said Wednesday that it has received the go-ahead from the Takeover Panel to extend the deadline for acquisition company Acceler8 Ventures to make a firm offer worth approximately £600 million ($807 million) or walk away.
Nordic insurance group Sampo said Wednesday that it will return €350 million ($412 million) to its shareholders in its latest share buyback program to reduce the number of its shares in the market.
A trade body for financial institutions in Europe has warned lawmakers that European Union-wide rules on shareholders' rights fail to provide a single definition of shareholders, which could leave some deprived of their rights.
Businesses that offload pension liabilities to an insurance company often see a significant boost to their share prices, according to an analysis released by a broker on Wednesday.
Norden said on Wednesday that it is about to kick off a share buyback worth up to $25 million, which is expected to lower the share capital of the ocean-based freight services provider.
Swedish outdoor products maker Thule Group AB said Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire Curli AG, a Swiss dog harness manufacturer, for 10.1 million Swiss francs ($12.9 million) upfront to expand into the fast-growing pet transportation sector.
Retirement savings adviser Isio said Wednesday it will acquire London-based financial technology business Collidr for an undisclosed sum, pending clearance from the Financial Conduct Authority.
