Tech Company M&A Transactions

Tanox Acquisition

Tanox, based in Houston, was acquired by Genentech. Genentech said the transaction price was $919 million.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Acquired By
Announced On
11/9/2006
Transaction Type
M&A
Amount
$919,000,000
M&A Terms
The acquisition is subject to approval of Tanox's shareholders and customary closing conditions, including clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2007. Funds will be provided from Genentech's cash on hand at the time of closing.

Company Information

Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Biopharmaceutical
Mailing Address
10555 Stella Link
Houston, TX 77025
USA
Email Address
Not Recorded
Overview
Tanox is a biotechnology company specializing in the development ofmonoclonal antibodies. The company develops innovative biotherapeutics forthe treatment of immune-mediated diseases, inflammation, infectious diseaseand cancer.
Profile
Tanox LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Tanox Company Twitter Account
Company News
Tanox News
Facebook
Tanox on Facebook
YouTube
Tanox on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chairman
Nancy Chang
  Nancy Chang LinkedIn Profile  Nancy Chang Twitter Account  Nancy Chang News  Nancy Chang on Facebook


 

 

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