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Asahi Kasei Completes Acquisition of Veloxis
Asahi Kasei said on March 4 that it has completed the acquisition of US-based Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, making it the Japanese conglomerate’s wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary. Back in November last year, Asahi Kasei announced the buyout of the US company, which owns…
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