UCB to Acquire Candid for up to $2.2B, Expanding Presence in TCE Antibodies for Immunology - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
UCB→Candid Therapeutics
May 6, 2026

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Chiesi Farmaceutici has acquired KalVista Pharmaceuticals, a pharmacy business in Massachusetts, for $49M. KalVista Pharmaceuticals develops specialty medicines, supporting a pharmacy acquisition strategy for Chiesi Farmaceutici acquisitions in healthcare M&A. The merger acquisition targets growth in MA acquisitions by adding KalVista’s drug pipeline and commercial capabilities to Chiesi’s portfolio. The strategic acquisition is structured as a merger acquisition via Skyline Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A., with a cash price of $27.00 per share, net to the seller, and an announced tender offer process.
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