Glaxo (GSK) Could Bid $25/Share for Human Genome (HGSI) -UK's Mail

October 18, 2011 8:11 AM EDT
Shares of Human Genome Sciences (Nasdaq: HGSI) are up nearly 7 percent in pre-market action Tuesday amid chatter out of the UK's Mail.

Rumors suggest GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK) could bid as much as $25 per share in cash for Human Genome. The article points out the two companies already partner for Benlysta.

With Human Genome shares last trading around $12, the rumored price would indicate a more than 100 percent premium.

Notably, shares of Human Genome Sciences have fallen nearly 50 percent over the last two months.


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