A bidding war is brewing over $50 billion drugmaker Shire

A bidding war is brewing over $50 billion drugmaker Shire

Source: 
Business Insider
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  • Shire rejected Takeda's $60 billion takeover bid on Thursday, and now Allergan's reportedly entering the bidding war.
  • The $60 billion bid was a 50% premium to Shire's stock price on March 27, the day before Takeda initially approached Shire.
  • Reuters reported Thursday that Allergan is also interested in acquiring Shire, creating a potential bidding war over the $50 billion drugmaker.