Gilead Sciences to Acquire Tubulis for Up to USD 5.0 Billion
April 7, 2026
Gilead Sciences has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tubulis, a Germany-based clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), for $3.15 billion upfront plus up to $1.85 billion in contingent milestone payments. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary regulatory and closing conditions.
- Buyers
- Gilead Sciences
- Targets
- Tubulis
- Sellers
- EQT Life Sciences (LSP 7 fund), EQT Life Sciences co-investors
- Industry
- Biotechnology
- Location
- Germany
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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