Sanofi to Buy Vaccine Developer Vicebio for Up to $1.6 Billion
The French pharmaceutical group said Tuesday that the deal for privately-held Vicebio includes an upfront payment of $1.15 billion and potential payments of up to $450 million subject to achieving certain development and regulatory milestones.
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'Superstar' children in Southend raise more than £12,000 for cancer charity
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US tariff tussles stuff of nightmares for Bordeaux winemakers
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Full fibre broadband rollout begins in Woolston to boost speeds
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