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Thursday, 07/21/2011 8:52:17 PM

Thursday, July 21, 2011 8:52:17 PM

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This IPF candidate now belongs to BMY

http://www.xconomy.com/san-diego/2011/07/21/bristol-myers-acquires-amira-pharmaceuticals-for-325-million-scoops-up-lung-drug/

Amira Pharmaceuticals, a privately held company in San Diego, has agreed to be acquired by New York-based Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) for $325 million in cash upfront, plus additional milestone payments of $150 million, meaning the deal could be worth up to $475 million for Amira shareholders. Bristol said in a statement that it plans to retain Amira’s scientists, and keep them in San Diego. Amira had 25 employees at last count, in November.

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