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Top 20 M&A of 2025 by Total Deal Value  

Shots:  2025 pharma M&A was defined by fewer but more transformational deals, with companies prioritizing commercial-stage assets, late-stage pipelines, and platform technologies capable of reshaping long-term growth and strengthening core therapeutic franchises  The year’s momentum was led by three standout transactions, J&J’s $14.6B acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies, Novartis’ $12B deal for Avidity Biosciences, and Merck’s…
January 30, 2026

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Abbvie
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AbbVie Reports Topline P-III (EPCORE DLBCL-1) Trial Data on Epcoritamab for R/R Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)

Shots: AbbVie has reported topline P-III (EPCORE DLBCL-1) trial results assessing epcoritamab vs chemoimmunotherapy (R-GemOx or BR) in 483 adults with r/r DLBCL, who had received ≥1L of therapy (73% had received ≥2L) & were ineligible for HDT-ASCT Trial showed improved PFS, with improvements across CRR, DoR, & time to next treatment, plus the study did not…
January 19, 2026

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Genmab and AbbVie
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Genmab and AbbVie Report the US FDA Approval of Epkinly to Treat R/R Follicular Lymphoma

Shots: The US FDA has approved Epkinly (epcoritamab-bysp) + rituximab & lenalidomide (R2) for the treatment of adults with r/r follicular lymphoma (FL) & converted accelerated approval of Epkinly monotx. to full approval for r/r FL following ≥2L of systemic therapy Approval was based on P-III (EPCORE FL-1) trial assessing Epkinly + R2 (n=243)vs R2 alone(n=245)in…
November 19, 2025

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Merus
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Genmab to Acquire Merus for ~$8B

Shots: Genmab has entered into a transaction agreement to acquire Merus, incl. its lead asset petosemtamab, expanding its late-stage pipeline & accelerating Genmab’s shift to a wholly owned model As per the deal, Genmab will acquire Merus for $97 per share in an all-cash transaction, representing the deal value of ~$8B, with closing expected in the…
September 29, 2025

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Genmab & Pfizer
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Genmab and Pfizer Secure the EC’s Approval for Tivdak (Tisotumab Vedotin) for Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Shots: The EC has approved Tivdak an ADC, as a monotx. for adults (n=502) with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer with disease progression on or after systemic therapy Approval was backed by P-III (innovaTV 301) global trial evaluating Tivdak vs CT alone (topotecan, vinorelbine, gemcitabine, irinotecan, or pemetrexed) The trial met its 1EP of OS,…
April 1, 2025

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Unlocking Approval: Jacqueline Nielsen from AbbVie & Tahi Ahmadi from Genmab in a Riveting Conversation with PharmaShots

Shots:  Recently, the EMA’s CHMP adopted a positive opinion by recommending conditional marketing authorization for AbbVie and Genmab’s Tepkinly for the treatment of R/R Follicular Lymphoma  Today at PharmaShots, we have Jacqueline Nielsen, Head of Hematologic Oncology Affairs at AbbVie, and Tahi Ahmadi, EVP and CMO at Genmab, shedding light on this conditional marketing authorization…
September 18, 2024

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Enhancing Capabilities: Tahi Ahmadi from Genmab in a Riveting Dialogue Exchange with PharmaShots

Shots:  Recently, Genmab acquired ProfoundBio in a strategic move to strengthen its position in the ADC space. With this acquisition, Genmab gets ProfoundBio’s novel ADC technology platforms  Today, at PharmaShots, we have Tahi Ahmadi, EVP and Chief Medical Officer at Genmab, sharing insights from the recent acquisition of ProfoundBio by Genmab  With this acquisition, Genmab…
July 29, 2024

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PharmaShots' Key Highlights of Second Quarter 2024
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PharmaShots’ Key Highlights of Second Quarter 2024

Shots: The second quarter of 2024 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with clinical trial results and approvals. The highlight of the quarter was Vertex’ acquisition of Alpine Immune Sciences for ~$4.9B This quarter also showcased multiple clinical trial results including Moderna’s P-III Study Data of mRNA-1283 Vaccine to Prevent COVID-19…
July 2, 2024

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Julie Blaedel from Genmab and Michael Moran from AbbVie Discuss the Conditional EC Approval of TEPKINLY in a Stimulating Conversation with PharmaShots

Shots:    Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma remains the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. With limited therapeutic options for patients whose disease gets relapsed or refractory, AbbVie and Genmab’s TEPKINLY is one-of-a-kind monotherapy for adult patients with relapsed or refractory DLBCL   Post EC’s conditional approval, Julie Blaedel & Michael Moran engage in an enlightening conversation with…
January 10, 2024

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