Novartis to Acquire Avidity Biosciences for Over $70/Share, Enhancing RNA Therapeutics Portfolio
Oct 26, 2025, 2:01 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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This acquisition strengthens NVS's position in the growing neuroscience sector. Historically, similar acquisitions have enhanced market perception and stock performance.
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Novartis to acquire Avidity Biosciences for $12 billion, enhancing neuroscience. Acquisition priced at over $70 per share, closing expected by mid-2026. Avidity to spin off early-stage cardiology programs into new entity SpinCo.
Novartis to acquire Avidity Biosciences for $12 billion, enhancing neuroscience.
Acquisition priced at over $70 per share, closing expected by mid-2026.
Avidity to spin off early-stage cardiology programs into new entity SpinCo.
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