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The acquisition, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2021, will give Thermo Fisher access to PPD’s drug development platform, patient recruitment capabilities, and laboratory services.

Thermo Fisher to Acquire PPD for $17.4 Billion

In collaboration with the Singapore Economic Development Board, the new site will supply the Asian region and will include multiple fully digitalized modules for the production of three to four vaccines simultaneously

Sanofi to Invest $476 Million into New Singapore Vaccine Production Center 

Following a manufacturing mix-up, J&J will extend its oversight at Emergent’s Maryland facility; AstraZeneca manufacturing to relocate.

J&J to Take Over Its Product Manufacturing at Emergent Facility

The acquisition will give Amgen access to Rodeo's 15-prostaglandin dehydrogenase program, which will strengthen its inflammation portfolio. 

Amgen to Acquire Rodeo Therapeutics for up to $721 Million

Set to be operational in 2026, the new facility will provide added antigen and filling capacity for Sanofi’s influenza vaccine, increasing its availability in Canada, the United States, and Europe.

Sanofi to Invest More than $700 million into New Canadian Vaccine Manufacturing Facility

The new facility, which is expected to be operational by spring 2025, will feature 8 x 20,000-L bioreactors with the potential to add further 24 x 20,000-L bioreactors based on market demand.

Fujifilm Chooses North Carolina for New $2-Billion Cell Culture Facility

Currently, supporters of the plan include the governments of Germany, Norway, and Ethiopia; Wellcome and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; the World Economic Forum; and WHO, Gavi, and UNICEF.

CEPI Plans to Reduce Risk of Future Pandemics and Epidemics with Global Leaders’ Support and a $3.5 Billion Plan

Through the acquisition, Takeda will have access to Maverick’s T-cell engager COBRA platform, along with its development portfolio.

Takeda to Acquire Maverick Therapeutics for up to $525 Million

The investments are expected to double Thermo Fisher’s manufacturing capacity while creating more than 1500 jobs at 11 manufacturing sites in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Thermo Fisher to Invest More than $600 Million into Bioprocessing Production Expansions 

Through the acquisition, Amgen will have access to Five Prime’s oncology portfolio, which includes bemarituzumab, Five Prime’s Phase-III ready anti-FGFR2b antibody.

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