BioNTech Acquires Biotheus
February 3, 2025
BioNTech SE has completed the acquisition of clinical-stage biotechnology company Biotheus for $800 million in cash and ADS consideration plus up to $150 million in milestone payments. The deal gives BioNTech full global rights to BNT327 and Biotheus' antibody platform, and adds a local R&D hub and biologics manufacturing facility in China to BioNTech's network to support its oncology strategy.
- Buyers
- BioNTech SE
- Targets
- Biotheus
- Industry
- Biotechnology
- Location
- China
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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