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Grilled by Shareholders, Takeda CEO Seeks Understanding for Shire Deal
Takeda Pharmaceutical CEO Christophe Weber tried to allay concerns about the company’s planned £46 billion Shire takeover at the annual general meeting on June 28, grilled by shareholders who questioned its debt repayment plan and how it could book profits…
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