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Add-on Acquistion · Life Science · October 2009

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. acquires Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.

On October 27, 2009, Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. acquired Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc., a life science company in California, United States.

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AnnouncedOctober 27, 2009 TypeAdd-on Acquistion TargetMetabasis Therapeutics, Inc. Buyer Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. SectorLife Science LocationCalifornia, United States ValueNot disclosed

Target company

Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
California, United States
Life Sciencesector
-founded
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Buyer

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Company · 13 deals on record
  • 3rd transaction in life science
  • 3rd transaction in United States
13deals, all time
10in this sector
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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.?Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. acquired Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc. on October 27, 2009.

What type of deal was it?It was a add-on acquistion in the life science sector in 2009.

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