Eli Lilly and Company completes $3.2 Billion Acquisition of Morphic Holding, Boosting Its IBD Pipeline
Aug 28, 2024•over 1 year ago
Acquiring Company
Eli Lilly
Acquired Company
Morphic Therapeutic
Description
Eli Lilly and Company has successfully completed the acquisition of Morphic Holding, a biopharmaceutical company specializing in oral integrin therapies for serious chronic diseases. This strategic acquisition significantly strengthens Lilly’s immunology pipeline, adding Morphic’s promising drug candidate, MORF-057, in development for treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
M&A Insights
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Tech stack consolidation
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Post-acquisition investment
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