- The Federal Trade Commission grants early termination under the HSR Act of the waiting period of Pfenex's (PFNX -1.4%) exclusive collaboration deal with Hospira (PFE +3.2%) to develop and commercialize PF582, a biosimilar to Roche's (OTCQX:RHHBY +0.7%) Lucentis (ranibizumab). The action clears the way for Hospira's initial payment of $51M to Pfenex.
- Previously: Pfenex up on Hospira biosimilar deal (Feb. 10)