Philip Morris (NYSE:PM) announced today that it agreed to acquire inhaled drug delivery technology developer Vectura for $1.2 billion.
New York-based Philip Morris agreed with the board of Vectura Group on the all-cash, recommended offer under which Vectura shareholders would be entitled to receive $2.07 per share (150 pence), representing a 46% premium to the ex-dividend closing price per Vectura share of $1.42 (103 pence) on May 25, 2021.
Vectura develops inhaled drug delivery solutions, with 13 key inhaled as well as 11 non-inhaled products marketed by global pharmaceutical partners. Additionally, the company has a diverse portfolio of partnerships for drugs in clinical development, according to a news release.
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