MYOV - MYOV Stock Pops as Sumitomo Agrees to Buy Myovant Sciences
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Today’s market-moving news in the drugmaker sector is that Sumitomo Pharma and a subsidiary have agreed to buy out the remainder of Myovant Sciences (NYSE:MYOV) that they don’t already own. Furthermore, they raised their offer to make this purchase. Investors in MYOV stock seem pleased with this development, as they boosted the share price 9% this morning.
Myovant Sciences is a midsize company that advances medicines for women’s health as well as for prostate cancer in men. So far, Myovant has successfully completed five Phase 3 clinical trials involving hormone-sensitive oncology and women’s health. Consequently, the company has been granted five regulatory approvals in the U.S. and Europe.
It’s no secret that Sumitovant Biopharma, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Pharma, takes a strong interest in Myovant’s assets. Indeed, Sumitovant Biopharma already owned 52% of Myovant Sciences prior to last night’s buyout announcement.
Earlier this month, Sumitovant Biopharma offered to buy the remainder of Myovant for $22.75 per share. However, Myovant rejected that offer.
Acquisition Deal Gives MYOV Stock a Big Boost
So, apparently there was a renegotiation and the parties came to a resolution. Sumitovant Biopharma, in conjunction with Sumitomo Pharma, has agreed to purchase the rest of Myovant’s outstanding shares at $27 apiece. On a fully diluted basis, this represents a total transaction value of $1.7 billion.
It also indicates a total company value of $2.9 billion on a fully diluted basis. It’s evident that Sumitovant Biopharma and Sumitomo Pharma are eager to own Myovant Sciences, as the purchase price is around 50% higher than Myovant’s closing share price on Sept. 30.
Speaking of higher share prices, MYOV stock shot up 9% early this morning as today’s traders absorbed these developments. This appears to be a continuation move, as Myovant shares have been on a tear since the summer.
There are potential scientific implications as well, particularly for medical advancement in women’s health and prostate cancer. All in all, it’s a monumental day for Myovant Sciences, and a pretty good day for the company’s investors too.
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