Amarin Corp Plc (AMRN)

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From FiercePharma...Pfizer is reportedly eyeing a buyout of cardiovascular player Amarin, whose fish-oil-derived lipid drug Vascepa recently cut heart risks in a controversial study. And while Amarin’s shares leapt on the news, Pfizer investors were less than stoked, sending shares downward.

If a deal does materialize, the New York pharma giant—which boasts a history of cardiovascular leadership thanks to one-time globe leader Lipitor—could slot Vascepa into a growing portfolio in that area. It’s also looking to bring candidate tafamidis, which treats a rare heart disease,

How realistic is an Amarin buy, though? New CEO Albert Bourla has expressed a desire to step away from Pfizer’s megadeal history, despite the company’s strong balance sheet. But on the other hand, he’s also said the company would be on the hunt for smaller deals. Amarin's current market cap stands at $5.68 billion.