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Genentech Acquires Tanox

On November 9, 2006, Genentech acquired life science company Tanox for 919M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Genentech’s 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Genentech’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Genentech’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Genentech’s 1st transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2006-11-09
Target Tanox
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Genentech
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 919M USD

Target

Tanox

Houston, Texas, United States
Tanox is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of monoclonal antibodies. The company develops innovative biotherapeutics for the treatment of immune-mediated diseases, inflammation, infectious disease and cancer. Tanox's lead investigational therapy, TNX-355, is a viral-entry inhibitor antibody to treat HIV/AIDS. TNX-355 has shown significant antiviral activity in Phase 2 clinical testing. Tanox's first-approved drug, Xolair® (omalizumab), is the first antibody approved to treat moderate-to-severe confirmed, allergic asthma.

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Buyer

Genentech

San Francisco, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1976
Sector Life Science
DESCRIPTION

Genentech is a biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines to treat patients with serious or life-threatening medical conditions. The Company is based in San Francisco.

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Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 3
State: Texas M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 3
Year: 2006 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
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