M&A Deal Summary

Novartis Acquires Regulus Therapeutics

On April 30, 2025, Novartis acquired life science company Regulus Therapeutics for 800M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Novartis’ 28th transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Novartis’ 10th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Novartis’ 26th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Novartis’ 7th transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-04-30
Target Regulus Therapeutics
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Novartis
Deal Type Merger
Deal Value 800M USD
Advisor(s) Evercore Group (Financial)
Latham & Watkins (Legal)

Target

Regulus Therapeutics

San Diego, California, United States
Regulus Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs. Regulus Therapeutics was founded in 2007 and is based in San Diego, California.

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Buyer

Novartis

Basel, Switzerland

Category Company
Founded 1996
Sector Life Science
Employees104,323
Revenue 46.7B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Novartis' corporate campus in Basel, Switzerland.
Novartis' corporate campus in Basel, Switzerland.

Novartis is a global healthcare and pharmaceutical enterprise dedicated to advancing medical innovation and enhancing patient well-being. Renowned for its pioneering research and development efforts, Novartis has a comprehensive portfolio encompassing groundbreaking pharmaceuticals, generic medications, biosimilars, and eye care solutions. Novartis was founded in 1996 and is based in Basel, Switzerland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 34 of 34
Sector: Life Science M&A 28 of 28
Type: Merger M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: California M&A 7 of 7
Country: United States M&A 26 of 26
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 10 of 18
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-02-26 Novartis - Natural Products and Genetic Strains Assets

Basel, Switzerland

Novartis's Natural Products and Genetic Strains Assets offers cutting-edge biological solutions for farmers.

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