NVS closes MDCO acquisition—only 6wks from announcement to consummation: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/01/06/1966217/0/en/Novartis-completes-tender-offer-for-all-outstanding-shares-of-The-Medicines-Company.html For speed, a tender offer (with no shareholder vote) is the way to go.