Soriot should explain the curious case of AstraZeneca’s non-deal
AstraZeneca’s rumoured takeover of Bristol Myers Squibb already looked weird, and was met with a lack of enthusiasm by shareholders Hold the heartburn pills. It seems AstraZeneca is no longer contemplating a takeover of US rival Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) to create a $400bn (£300bn) pharmaceutical colossus . On Monday, the UK firm’s shares plunged 9% on the FT’s report of preliminary talks . On Wednesday, Reuters said there are no ongoing discussions. Cue a mini-relief rally in AZ’s share price. Neither company has seen fit to tell its shareholders what was happening, so it’s impossible to kno
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