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Merck (MRK) Said to Be Unidentified Suitor for Acceleron Pharma (XLRN), Not Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) - Report

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Merck (MRK) Nears Deal to Buy Acceleron Pharma (XLRN) - DJ

September 27, 2021 5:34 PM EDT

(Updated - September 27, 2021 5:37 PM EDT)

Merck (NYSE: MRK) is in advanced talks to acquire Acceleron Pharma (NASDAQ: XLRN), according to Dow Jones, citing people familiar with the matter.

The deal for could be announced this week.

Bloomberg earlier reported the company was it talks with an unnamed buyer.

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Acceleron Pharma (XLRN) $180/Sh Rumored Takeover Price 'Too Low' - Cowen

September 27, 2021 1:22 PM EDT

Cowen analyst Yaron Werber weighed in on Acceleron Pharma (NASDAQ: XLRN) following reports the company is in advanced talks to be acquired for $180/share. Werber sees that price as "too low" to get a deal done.

"If true, we believe... More

Pre-Open Stock Movers 09/27: (RCAT) (NKAD) (XLRN) Higher; (BHVN) (RIDE) (H) Lower (more...)

September 27, 2021 9:17 AM EDT

Pre-Open Stock Movers:

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) 50% HIGHER; announces its subsidiary, Skypersonic, Inc., a leader in Confined Space drone technology, has been awarded a five-year contract with NASA to provide drone and rover software, hardware and support for its Simulated Mars mission.

Naked Brand Group Limited (NASDAQ: NAKD)... More

Analyst Sees Rumored $11B Price For Acceleron (XLRN) as 'Too Low,' Says $13B to $14B a Fair Value, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) Seen as a 'Natural Buyer'

September 27, 2021 7:35 AM EDT

Raymond James analyst Danielle Brill has weighed in on Fridays report in Bloomberg that noted Acceleron (NASDAQ: XLRN) is in advanced talks over a potential $11 billion sale with an unidentified buyer.

The drugmaker is reportedly in advanced talks to be acquired by a... More

Acceleron Pharma (XLRN) Said in Advanced Talks for $11 Billion Sale - Bloomberg

September 27, 2021 6:31 AM EDT

Acceleron Pharma (NASDAQ: XLRN) is in advanced discussions to be acquired by a large pharmaceutical company for about $180 per share in cash, according to a report from Bloomberg after the market closed on Friday. The identity of the potential buyer couldn't be... More

Acceleron Pharma (XLRN) PT Raised to $179 at RBC Capital

September 27, 2021 6:07 AM EDT

RBC Capital analyst Kennen MacKay raised the price target on Acceleron Pharma (NASDAQ: XLRN) to $179.00 (from $113.00) while maintaining a Sector Perform rating.... More