Sanofi Nears Deal to Buy Hemophilia Drugmaker Bioverativ for More Than $11.5 Billion

Sanofi SA is nearing a deal to buy hemophilia drugmaker Bioverativ Inc. for more than $11.5 billion as the French drugmaker looks set to clinch a big deal while it braces for generic competition for its top-selling product.

A deal, which could be announced as soon as Monday, would value the former Biogen Inc. unit at $105 a share, according to people familiar with the matter. The price would represent a 63% premium to where Bioverativ closed trading Friday. It is possible the talks could fall apart before a deal is reached.

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January 21, 2018 20:34 ET (01:34 GMT)