Takeda could sell Shire assets to offset $62B acquisition price tag — 3 insights

Takeda Pharmaceuticals is considering selling some Shire assets if its $62 billion acquisition is approved, Bloomberg reports.

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Here’s what you should know:

1. Takeda could sell Shire’s eye-disease treatment, Xiidra, and its hypoparathyroidism treatment, Natpara.

2. Analysts believe the two drugs could return up to $5 billion if sold.

3. The acquisition is expected to close in March 2019 if approved.

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