Metsera accepts Pfizer's $10 billion bid in ongoing M&A battle
Obesity drug developer Metsera said on Friday that it accepted Pfizer's $10 billion acquisition offer, in what could be the end of a bidding war between
November 08, 2025Obesity drug developer Metsera said on Friday that it accepted Pfizer's $10 billion acquisition offer, in what could be the end of a bidding war between
November 08, 2025
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Novo Nordisk and Pfizer have revised their bids for Metsera, the obesity drug developer said on
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Pfizer and Novo Nordisk's fight for obesity drug developer Metsera ratcheted up on Tuesday, as both companies submitted sweetened bids, with
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Denmark's Novo Nordisk said on Monday it is confident that its proposed takeover of U.S. drugmaker Metsera does not raise any antitrust issues.
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Pfizer announced last month that it will acquire Metsera, a clinical-stage biotech focused on treatments for obesity and cardiometabolic diseases, in a deal valued at an initial $4.9 billion, with the potential to rise to $7.3 billion contingent on achievement of clinical and regulatory milestones. Pfizer will pay $47.50 in cash per Metsera share at closing, reflecting a premium of more than 42% over Metsera’s closing price before the announcement. Metsera shareholders may also receive up to $22.50 additional per share tied to three specified milestones: $5 per share if a Phase 3 trial of the MET-097i + MET-233i combination
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