BerGenBio and Oncoinvent announce proposed merger and a fully underwritten rights issue
Anders Tullgren, chair of the board of BerGenBio, stated: “I am very pleased to be able to announce our joining forces with Oncoinvent. This Merger, which is backed by the boards of both companies, is the result of an extensive review that explored a range of strategic options for BerGenBio. The Merger gives BerGenBio shareholders a part of an exciting company leveraging Norwegian radiopharmaceutical technology, which has already seen encouraging preliminary efficacy data, without safety concerns. We are confident that this is the best option for current BerGenBio shareholders.”
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