Deals of the Week: Sanofi/Joslin; Merck/Ambrx; Genentech/AC Immune; GSK/Liquidia; Roche/Seaside
Executive Summary
Walgreens’ deal to acquire Alliance Boots vastly expands its international presence but got a chilly reception on Wall Street.
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