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Takeda Mulls Takeover Bid for Shire
Takeda Pharmaceutical is exploring a possible takeover of London-listed Shire, although no approach has been made so far, the company said on March 28. In a statement, Takeda said that it is “considering making an approach to Shire regarding a…
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