Vertex Pharmaceuticals NASDAQ: VRTX said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for $85 per share in cash, a transaction Vertex executives described as a strategic expansion into specialty endocrinology.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals NASDAQ: VRTX recently announced its plans to acquire Crinetics Pharmaceuticals NASDAQ: CRNX for $10 billion. The deal, which has already been approved by the board of directors of both companies, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals shares surged after Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced an agreement to acquire the endocrinology-focused biotech company in a deal valued at approximately $10 billion. The all-cash transaction values Crinetics at $85 per share and is expected to close during the current quarter, subject to customary conditions.
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| BG Bart Gancher Intech Investment Management LLC | 19,645 | $735,290.74 | $253,098.32 | -$482,192.42 | -65.58% |
| YA Yinka Akinsola Blue Trust Inc. | 38 | $1,342.73 | $485.39 | -$857.34 | -63.85% |
Jeff Ameen Spire Wealth Management | 330 | $12,708.3 | $4,204.2 | -$8,504.1 | -66.92% |
| Software Industry | Information Technology Sector | Christopher David Young CEO | NASDAQ (NMS) Exchange | 92538J106 CUSIP |
| US Country | 2,100 Employees | - Last Dividend | - Last Split | 29 Jul 2020 IPO Date |
Vertex, Inc., established in 1978 and based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, operates internationally, offering cutting-edge tax technology solutions tailored for the retail trade, wholesale trade, and manufacturing industries. The company specializes in helping enterprises navigate the complex landscape of tax determination, compliance, reporting, and data management through a suite of products and services delivered both as traditional software licenses and modern Software as a Service (SaaS) subscriptions. With a focus on innovation, Vertex, Inc. leverages its extensive experience and industry-specific insights to provide comprehensive tax technology solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of its global clientele.