--- type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/262780795.md" description: "Novartis AG agreed to acquire the American biotechnology company Avidity Biosciences for $72 per share, representing a premium of 46%, with a transaction valuation of $12 billion. This move will strengthen its late-stage neuroscience research and development pipeline" datetime: "2025-10-26T17:04:22.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/262780795.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/262780795.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/262780795.md) --- > Supported Languages: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/262780795.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/262780795.md) # Novartis AG has agreed to acquire the American biotechnology company Avidity Biosciences for $72 per share, representing a premium of 46%, with a transaction valuation of $12 billion. This move will strengthen its late-stage neuroscience research and development pipeline ### Related Stocks - [Novartis AG (NVS.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVS.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Novartis Agrees To Acquire Excellergy, Inc.](https://longbridge.com/en/news/280735969.md) - [Teva Pharmaceutical Gets US FDA Approval for Prolia Biosimilar; Xoliar Biosimiliar Applications Accepted in US, Europe](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281026919.md) - [This stock popped 15% in its trading debut. Meet Quantum’s new kid on the block.](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281082698.md) - [NHS clears Wegovy to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281323250.md) - [Norfolk Southern Earnings Preview: What to Expect](https://longbridge.com/en/news/280999046.md)