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Sanofi-Aventis SA has agreed in principle to acquire Genzyme Corp for $19.2 billion in cash

16.02.2011 - Sanofi-Aventis SA has agreed in principle to acquire Genzyme Corp for $19.2 billion in cash plus future payments based on the performance of an experimental Genzyme drug, according...

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Sanofi-Genzyme Investors Eyeing Feb. 15 Deadline

14.02.2011 - Genzyme Corp investors' confidence that the U.S. biotech is close to an agreement to be taken over by Sanofi-Aventis could be shaken if the French drugmaker extends its tender...

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Sanofi CEO Says Genzyme Offer May Be Extended

10.02.2011 - Sanofi Aventis Chief Executive Chris Viehbacher said in an interview that the French pharmaceuticals group's offer for Genzyme could be extended for a third time, beyond the Feb...

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Genzyme and Sanofi Boards Meet to Discuss Deal

07.02.2011 - The boards of Sanofi-Aventis SA and Genzyme Corp were scheduled to hold separate meetings on Sunday to discuss a potential deal, but talks may linger into the week, sources...

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Sanofi Could Announce Genzyme Deal Next Week

03.02.2011 - French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis could announce a deal to buy U.S. biotech Genzyme early next week if final negotiations between the companies go smoothly, Le Figaro reported on...

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Sanofi Puts Genzyme At Low $70s Plus Payout

02.02.2011 - France's Sanofi-Aventis has agreed to raise its bid for Genzyme Corp to the low $70s-per-share range, plus a milestone payment based on the performance of an experimental drug, a...

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Genzyme, Sanofi Reach Agreement in Principle on Takeover Terms

01.02.2011 - U.S. biotech Genzyme and French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis have reached agreement in principle on the terms of a deal under which Sanofi would acquire Genzyme, three sources familiar...

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Genzyme CEO Says Proxy Fight Not Likely

27.01.2011 - A proxy battle for control of Genzyme is unlikely, given the progress being made in discussions with Sanofi-Aventis, the U.S. biotech group's chief executive said on Thursday...