Business & Industry

Angelini Pharma has finalized a definitive agreement to acquire Catalyst Pharmaceuticals for an equity value of approximately €3.5bn ($4.1bn). This move marks a strategic entry into the US market for the company, further consolidating its operational focus on brain...

AddParts, a UK-based technology company focused on improving operational continuity in pharmaceutical production environments, has secured a six-figure pre-seed investment from SFC Capital to support the expansion of its virtual storeroom technology. Announced on 29 April 2026 in Sheffield,...

Belgian pharmaceutical company UCB is making a substantial move to expand its immunology pipeline, entering into a multi-billion dollar agreement to acquire Candid Therapeutics a clinical-stage biotechnology company working on therapies designed to treat autoimmune disorders by resetting the...

BeOne Medicines has entered into a high-value agreement with Huahui Health, committing $20 million upfront to secure an exclusive option for a preclinical trispecific antibody candidate developed by the Chinese biotech firm. The asset, identified as HH160, targets PD-1,...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has unveiled a new regulatory initiative to enable real-time clinical trials, marking a structural shift in how drug development data is reviewed. The program, already supported by AstraZeneca and Amgen, introduces a model...

Chiesi Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire KalVista Pharmaceuticals, marking a significant step in strengthening its rare disease portfolio. Announced on 29 April 2026, the transaction will see Chiesi acquire all outstanding shares of KalVista for...

In a reversal of its earlier stance, AstraZeneca has confirmed a £300m commitment to the UK, marking a renewed push into domestic operations after previously halting major projects. The announcement, delivered in Parliament by Keir Starmer, signals a shift...