Pfizer admits defeat on AstraZeneca bid
US pharmaceuticals giant Pfizer has called off its multi-billion pound bid to take over British-Swedish firm AstraZeneca. The decision came after AstraZeneca's board declined an offer worth almost £70bn.
US pharmaceuticals giant Pfizer has called off its multi-billion pound bid to take over British-Swedish firm AstraZeneca. The decision came after AstraZeneca's board declined an offer worth almost £70bn.
AstraZeneca shareholder Aberdeen Asset Management believes Pfizer will return with a renewed bid for the British drug manufacturer in six months.
ITV News Business Editor Joel Hills reports:
Aberdeen Assert Management (owns 2.5% of AZ) says "has confidence" in board but wants "fuller explanation" and suggests Pfizer may be back.
"I don't think this is the last roll of the dice" - Anne Richards, Chief Investment Officer, AAM believes Pfizer will return in 6 months.
Pfizer has until Monday until it admits defeat in bidding for AstraZeneca. But after the shenanigans of the past few days we cannot be sure.
AstraZeneca's share price is tumbling back down to earth after the board rejected a "final" Pfizer bid. So is the takeover really over?
Sweden's Finance Minister says the Government should be "very, very sceptical" about any promises the US pharmaceutical giant makes.