Astra acquiring Fisons R&D programs in non-respiratory areas for $321 mil.
Executive Summary
ASTRA ACQUIRING FISONS R&D PROGRAMS IN NON-RESPIRATORY AREAS for [pound]202 mil. ($321.2 mil.), the companies announced March 17. The agreement in principle calls for Astra AB to acquire Fisons' U.K. research facilities in Loughborough and its R&D operations from Rochester, N.Y. Astra is not acquiring any U.S. facilities from Fisons. Astra will add approximately 900 Fisons research employees from the two sites; 200 will remain with Fisons.