Roche/Spark Acquisition: First Gene Therapy Deal Clears FTC With No Divestiture
Executive Summary
FTC found Roche would not have incentive to delay or discontinue development of Spark's gene therapy for hemophilia A. Outcome shows deals can survive closer FTC scrutiny.
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