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Shionogi Slapped with 1.3 Billion Yen in Back Taxes over ViiV Deal
Shionogi said on September 12 that it has been ordered by tax authorities to pay some 1.3 billion yen in back taxes over a deal associated with its joint venture with British HIV specialty firm ViiV Healthcare. The Osaka Regional…
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