Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) (VTX:NOVN) will acquire GlaxoSmithKline plc (ADR) (NYSE:GSK) (LON:GSK)’s oncology unit for around $14.5 billion, while Glaxo will pay $5.25 billion for Novartis’ vaccines business.
The deal comes on the heels of Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (NYSE:VRX) revealing plans to acquire the wrinkle treatment maker Allergan Inc.
Deal to enhance firms’ core focus
While unveiling its fourth quarter earnings in February, GlaxoSmithKline plc (ADR) (NYSE:GSK) (LON:GSK) said its Respiratory, Vaccines and HIV divisions were strengthened by new product...


