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ONO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. to acquire Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for $2.4 Billion

PRIVATEApr 29, 2024

Acquiring Company

ONO Pharmaceutical Ltd

Acquired Company

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals

OsakaWalthamBiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceuticalBiotechnologyHealthcareHealth CareTherapeutics

Description

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCPH) has entered into a definitive merger agreement with ONO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (ONO), under which ONO will acquire all outstanding shares of Deciphera common stock for $25.60 per share in cash through a tender offer followed by a merger of Deciphera with a wholly-owned subsidiary of ONO (the “Acquisition”), for a total equity value of $2.4 billion. The acquisition will accelerate the shared vision of ONO and Deciphera to deliver innovative new drugs and serve patients around the world, enabling ONO to build a robust presence in oncology and strengthen kinase drug discovery research.

Quick answer

ONO Pharmaceutical Ltd is acquiring Deciphera Pharmaceuticals for $2.4 billion, announced April 29, 2024. ONO Pharmaceutical Ltd is based in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

How much did ONO Pharmaceutical Ltd pay for Deciphera Pharmaceuticals?
The reported deal value is $2.4 billion.
What does ONO Pharmaceutical Ltd do?
ONO Pharmaceutical, Co., Ltd. is a Global Specialty Pharma company focused on delivering innovative new drugs to patients around the world.
Where are ONO Pharmaceutical Ltd and Deciphera Pharmaceuticals based?
ONO Pharmaceutical Ltd is based in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Deciphera Pharmaceuticals is based in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States.
Who are the decision-makers at ONO Pharmaceutical Ltd?
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Company Information

Company

ONO Pharmaceutical Ltd

Location

Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

About

ONO Pharmaceutical, Co., Ltd. is a Global Specialty Pharma company focused on delivering innovative new drugs to patients around the world. The company aims to reinforce its pipeline, accelerate global development, and realize direct sales in the United States and Europe. ONO has designated oncology, immunological diseases, central nervous system diseases, and specialty areas with high medical needs as priority research areas. With a commitment to bringing innovation to medicine, ONO is focused on creating new drugs in each area through the accumulation of disease know-how.

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Who acquired Deciphera Pharmaceuticals?

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals was acquired by ONO Pharmaceutical Ltd, based in Osaka. The deal was reported on April 29, 2024. ONO Pharmaceutical, Co., Ltd. is a Global Specialty Pharma company focused on delivering innovative new drugs to patients around the world. ONO Pharmaceutical Ltd is privately held and operates in Biotechnology.

When did ONO Pharmaceutical Ltd acquire Deciphera Pharmaceuticals?

ONO Pharmaceutical Ltd's acquisition of Deciphera Pharmaceuticals was reported on April 29, 2024. Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCPH) has entered into a definitive merger agreement with ONO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Deciphera Pharmaceuticals do?

Deciphera is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing important new medicines to improve the lives of people with cancer. It is privately held, operating in Biotechnology, and is based in Waltham.

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