Gilead acquires CAR-T specialist Arcellx for $7.8 billion
Gilead agreed to acquire Arcellx in a deal worth $7.8 billion, as the drugmaker looks to add a CAR T-cell therapy for the treatment of blood cancer that is nearing approval to its portfolio. Under the agreement, Gilead will pay $115 per share, as well as a contingent value right of $5 each. The deal…