Biogen Bolsters Late-Stage Pipeline, Expands Immunology Portfolio with Agreement to Acquire Human Immunology Biosciences
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq:BIIB) and Human Immunology Biosciences (HI-Bio™), a privately-held clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on targeted therapies for patients with severe immune-mediated diseases (IMDs), today announced the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Biogen has agreed to acquire HI-Bio for $1.15 billion upfront and up to $650 million in potential milestone payments.