Novartis Goes All In On A Second Long-Term Bet With IFM

Pays $90m Up Front For IFM Due

Deal Snapshot: Novartis partnered with IFM Due in 2019 and has now exercised an option to buy the IFM Therapeutics subsidiary, continuing its ongoing relationship with the group.

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Novartis acquired a second IFM subsidiary • Source: Shutterstock

Who: Novartis/IFM Therapeutics

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