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.