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AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb over $400bn tie-up

Deal would create world's fourth-largest drugmaker by market value

AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb over $400bn tie-up

TL;DR

  • AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb are reportedly holding talks.
  • The discussions are about a potential merger or tie-up.
  • The combined company would be the fourth-largest drugmaker globally by market value.