CVS Health Corporation (CVS) has agreed to acquire the entire outstanding shares of Aetna for a total consideration of $77bn.
The shareholders of the target company will be paid $145 a share in cash and issued 0.8378 CVS shares for each Aetna share held. The target company shareholders will hold 22% of the merged company, while the remaining will be held by the acquirer company shareholders.
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The transaction will integrate the expertise of CVS and Aetna to redefine consumer healthcare experience and build a healthcare platform for individuals.
NeuroSearch has announced its intention to be sold to a potential buyer in 2018.
Based in Denmark, NeuroSearch is a biotechnology company involved in developing pharmaceuticals for the treatment of diseases and disorders.
The firm plans for voluntary liquidation in case it does not secure a satisfactory bid.
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