FTC Approves Amgen’s Acquisition of Horizon

The Amgen-Horizon deal sets a new precedent for pharmaceutical mergers as the FTC's scrutiny continues.

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According to a recent CNBC article, the FTC has approved Amgen's $27.8 billion acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics under a settlement agreement. The agreement restricts Amgen from bundling its products with Horizon's blockbuster drugs in addition to other limitations. While Amgen has said it doesn't intend to bundle products, some analysts believe these restrictions could become a trend in future deals. 

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