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| Novartis to Acquire Nektar Drug Delivery Unit |
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| Basel (Oct. 21)—Novartis will acquire the pulmonary drug-delivery business unit of Nektar Therapeutics for $115 million in cash. Novartis will gain Nektar’s capabilities in product formulation, its delivery expertise, and a broad device platform. This transaction excludes Nektar's inhalation programs for insulin, vancomycin, ciprofloxacin and amikacin. Approximately 140 Nektar associates will join Novartis and remain in San Carlos, California. |
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