Vertex (VRTX) is set to acquire Alpine Immune Sciences (ALPN) for $65 per share in cash. The transaction is likely to close by second-quarter 2024.
Earnings at CarMax miss analysts’ estimates, Alpine Immune Sciences is being acquired by Vertex Pharmaceuticals for $4.9 billion in cash, Robinhood stock is downgraded, and Nike receives an upgrade.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is set to acquire Alpine Immune Sciences (APLN) for $4.9 billion in cash, gaining access to Alpine's treatments for kidney disease. The deal from Vertex values Alpine's stock at $65 a share, which is a nearly 67% premium from the stock's close on Tuesday. Yahoo Finance Anchors Josh Lipton and Julie Hyman discuss the trend of "pipeline in a product" deals. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination. This post was written by Nicholas Jacobino