Pfizer to acquire Biohaven Pharmaceuticals in $11.6B cash deal
Biohaven known for developing migraine treatment, prevention of it in adults
By Ovunc Kutlu
ANKARA (AA) - US-based multinational biotechnology firm Pfizer announced Tuesday it will acquire Biohaven Pharmaceuticals in an $11.6 billion cash deal.
The two companies have entered into a definitive agreement, in which the boards of directors of both firms unanimously approved the transaction.
Pfizer will pay $148.50 per share in cash to buy outstanding shares of Biohaven, according to a statement.
Despite closing Monday with a 7.9% decline, Biohaven's stock price soared 70.2% to $141.50 per share on the New York Stock Exchange during pre-market hours on Tuesday.
Biohaven is best known for developing a migraine therapy for acute treatment and prevention of migraine in adults.
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