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Sage rejects Biogen’s $469m takeover bid
Sage’s board of directors said that the proposal “significantly undervalues” the company and is not in the best interest of shareholders.
Sage rejects Biogen's $469 million takeover offer, says offer undervalues company
Sage Therapeutics said on Monday that its board has unanimously rejected Biogen’s $469 million offer, stating it "significantly undervalues" the company and does not serve shareholders' best interests.
Sage rejects Biogen’s unsolicited bid, but open to other offers
Cambridge, USA-based biotech Sage Therapeutics yesterday announced that, while rejecting an unsolicited takeover offer, its board of directors has initiated a process to explore strategic alternatives for the company.
Sage rejects Biogen takeover and launches review
Since then, Biogen decided to opt out of their partnership on essential tremor candidate SAGE-324 after disappointing results in the mid-stage KINETIC 2 study, while Sage has reported failed phase 2 trials of dalzanemdor in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's disease.
No deal: Sage rejects Biogen's buyout offer, scouts for strategic alternatives
After receiving and considering an "unsolicited" buyout offer from partner Biogen, Sage Therapeutics is kicking the tires on a range of strategic options. | The company's board of directors unanimously rejected partner Biogen's $469 million buyout proposal,
Sage rejects Biogen’s buyout offer, but says it's open to deals
Sage Therapeutics has rejected the unsolicited acquisition offer it received earlier this month from longtime partner Biogen Inc.
Sage Therapeutics Rejects Biogen’s $469M Offer, Citing Undervaluation
Sage Therapeutics announced its boards unanimous rejection of Biogens $469 million acquisition offer, stating the proposal significantly undervalues the company and does not align with shareholder interests.
Sage Sues Partner Biogen After Unsolicited Takeover Offer
Biogen’s effort to buy Sage reveals its “desire to expand its pipeline at a discount,” according to analysts from BMO Capital Markets.
Sage Therapeutics: Biogen's Unsolicited Bid Is Best Step Forward For Shareholders
Sage Therapeutics' financials indicate a need for additional funding in 2025, risking dilution and further financial instability. Learn more on SAGE stock here.
Sage rejects Biogen's $469 million takeover offer
Sage Therapeutics said on Monday that its board has unanimously rejected the takeover offer it received from Biogen. The company said Biogen's offer to buy all outstanding shares of Sage that it does not already own for $7.
Sage Therapeutics Explores Alternatives, Rejects Biogen's Proposal, Stock Up
The proposal sought to acquire all outstanding shares of Sage not already owned by Biogen for $7.22 per share, a valuation deemed insufficient by the Board. Meanwhile, Sage remains committed to its mission of making ZURZUVAE the standard treatment for women with postpartum depression as the Board evaluates potential strategic opportunities.
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