Japanese drugmaker Shionogi to acquire JT's pharma units in $1.1bn deal
Shionogi, a leading player in infectious disease drugs, will offer 6,350 yen for each Torii Pharmaceutical share, or 21% above the closing price on May 2. It aims to acquire all outstanding Torii shares in a tender offer to be launched on Thursday.
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