Vistagen Acquires Pherin Pharmaceuticals

Charles River Laboratories Acquires Vigene Biosciences

May 17, 2021

Biotechnology

Charles River Laboratories agreed to acquire Vigene Biosciences, a Rockville, Maryland-based gene therapy CDMO, for $292.5 million in cash plus up to $57.5 million in contingent payments. The acquisition expands Charles River's cell and gene therapy contract development and manufacturing capabilities—adding CGMP viral vector and plasmid DNA production—and is expected to close in early Q3 2021.

Pfizer Completes Acquisition of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.

October 3, 2022

Biotechnology

Pfizer completed its acquisition of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd., the maker of NURTEC ODT (rimegepant). The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $11.6 billion and makes Biohaven a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer.

The Vistria Group Acquires Professional Health Care Network (PHCN) from Serent Capital

March 30, 2022

Healthcare Services

The Vistria Group has made a majority investment in Professional Health Care Network (PHCN), acquiring the Phoenix-based home health care management services platform from Serent Capital. PHCN partners with health plans and providers across the western U.S. to expand access to home-based clinical care (supporting over 950,000 lives); Vistria said the investment will help scale PHCN's network, accelerate value-based care initiatives, and expand home health capabilities.

Eli Lilly and Company to Acquire Ventyx Biosciences

January 8, 2026

Pharmaceuticals

Eli Lilly and Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ventyx Biosciences for approximately $1.2 billion. The deal values Ventyx at $14.00 per share in cash and is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Partners Group Acquires Pharmathen from BC Partners

July 19, 2021

Pharmaceuticals

Partners Group has agreed to acquire Pharmathen, the leading European drug delivery technology and pharmaceutical manufacturing company, from BC Partners in a transaction valued at approximately EUR 1.6 billion. The deal transfers control of Pharmathen to Partners Group (acting on behalf of its clients) and is aimed at supporting the company’s continued growth — including an intensified push into the US market — building on strong R&D and manufacturing capabilities.

Novartis Acquires Vedere Bio

September 30, 2020

Biotechnology

Novartis has acquired Vedere Bio, a Cambridge-based optogenetics AAV gene therapy company, for $150 million upfront plus up to $130 million in potential regulatory and clinical milestones (total consideration of $280 million). The deal includes Vedere Bio's lead preclinical intravitreal AAV programs focused on pan-genotypic vision restoration; earlier-stage assets were spun out into a newly formed independent company, Vedere Bio II.