Valeant Adds To Dermatology Business By Acquiring Sanofi's Dermik For $425 Million
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Sanofi divests its U.S and Canadian dermatology business to focus on core areas; Valeant beefs up skin care franchise and adds manufacturing capacity.
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