AbbVie to buy Apogee for $135.11 per share, expanding immunology and asthma pipeline
Jun 22, 2026, 11:34 AM EDT3 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The deal provides tangible growth leverage through apogee’s candidates and a potential earnings kicker in 2032, plus near-term premium for Apogee; typical M&A uplift is expected, though full accretion visibility hinges on integration and milestone execution.
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AbbVie is buying Apogee Therapeutics for $135.11 per share in cash, with close anticipated in Q3 2026, expanding its immunology and respiratory portfolio with APG777 (zumilokibart) and APG273/333 for asthma. The deal is expected to be earnings-accretive from 2032 and includes Ayvakit/avapritinib, enhancing long-term growth potential via a broader pipeline.
AbbVie to pay $135.11 per Apogee share in cash. Close in Q3 2026.
Strengthens immunology/respiratory portfolio. Zumilokibart for AD; APG273/333 for asthma.
APG333 blocks TSLP; long half-life; supports quarterly or twice-yearly dosing.
Deal accretive to AbbVie's adjusted EPS starting 2032; Ayvakit included.
Premarket action: Apogee up ~46.9%, AbbVie up ~2.7%.
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