CCXI - ChemoCentryx shareholders approve $4.7B merger with Amgen
- ChemoCentryx shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Amgen's ( NASDAQ: AMGN ) $3.7B acquisition of the compan y.
- With the acquisition, Amgen ( AMGN ) gains access to Tavneos (avacopan), which is indicated for severe active anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, a group of rare diseases characterized by destruction and inflammation of small vessels.
- NASDAQ said ChemoCentryx's ( NASDAQ: CCXI ) anticipated last day of trading will be Oct. 19.
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ChemoCentryx shareholders approve $4.7B merger with Amgen