Japan’s Takeda ready for fresh acquisitions after $5.2 billion Ariad deal | International News Live Blog

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TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical Co said it has the financial capacity for fresh acquisitions to bolster its drug portfolio after agreeing on Monday to acquire cancer drug maker Ariad Pharmaceuticals in a $5.20 billion deal. http://internationalnewslive.com/japans-takeda-ready-for-fresh-acquisitions-after-5-2-billion-ariad-deal/