Key facts
- Shionogi will acquire U.S.-based IntraBio for $2 billion.
- The acquisition aims to expand Shionogi's rare disease drug business.
- The deal is expected to enhance Shionogi's sales network in the U.S.
Japanese drugmaker Shionogi announced its intention to acquire U.S.-based biopharma company IntraBio for $2 billion. The move is part of Shionogi's strategy to establish treatments for rare diseases as a core pillar of its future growth. The acquisition is also expected to significantly expand Shionogi's sales network within the United States.
