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ghmm

01/07/09 7:22 AM

#71027 RE: DewDiligence #71010

LJPC:

I use yahoo in getting a very rough idea for investment purposes (knowing that it is not very accurate) I look at SEC filings... so by my logic it is safe to say I don't have investment interest in LJPC at this time :).

BMRN had previously said they prefer not to buy a company unless it was the only way to do the deal.

I was basically saying what you said in your first point though not as succinctly :).

I am guessing a buyout would have be in the 300% range which makes it about 150 million today. I don't have a problem with what biomarin did and like the lower risk approach.
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ThomasS

01/07/09 7:47 AM

#71031 RE: DewDiligence #71010

BioMarin-BMRN licensing deal with La Jolla makes sense, says Citigroup
Citigroup believes BioMarin's in-licensing of Riquent from La Jolla Pharmaceutical (LJPC) makes sense as the company put only $52.5M at risk for the option of participation of in a Phase III program for a sizable indication with high unmet medical need. Citigroup maintains a Buy rating on BMRN shares.