Copenhagen, Oct 30, 2025 (AFP) - Novo Nordisk launches bidding war with Pfizer for obesity drugmaker Metsera

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2025-10-30

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, maker of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, announced Thursday an unsolicited bid to acquire obesity treatment maker Metsera, topping an offer from US rival Pfizer which called the move "reckless". Novo Nordisk's bid valued the US biotech firm at $6 billion. "Under the terms of the proposal, Novo Nordisk would acquire all outstanding shares of Metsera's common stock at a price of $56.50 per share in ca......

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