“Now Is The Time” For Japan, Amgen Says; Inks Strategic Alliance With Astellas
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
After selling off its Japanese subsidiary in 2008, Amgen returns via an alliance and joint venture with Astellas, with the goal of establishing a wholly owned affiliate by 2020. But challenges remain in a country known for long memories.
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