Novo's $16.5 Billion Catalent Acquisition Faces US Opposition Despite EU Approval
Novo Holdings' proposed $16.5 billion acquisition of Catalent has received the green light from the European Commission, marking a significant regulatory victory. The Commission's unconditional approval came upon determining that the merger would not significantly impact competition within the European Economic Area, as several other credible contract development and manufacturing organizations remain available. This decision comes despite ongoing concerns from industry leaders and regulatory bodies in the United States[1][2].
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