Why Pfizer's Deal With Beam Therapeutics Is a Smart Move

Why Pfizer's Deal With Beam Therapeutics Is a Smart Move

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Motley Fool
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  • Pfizer is paying $300 million upfront to Beam to use its base-editing technology on three programs targeting rare genetic diseases.
  • Beam benefits from a big influx of cash without having to give up any of its own pipeline candidates.
  • Pfizer gains access to Beam's promising technology without having to spend a fortune to acquire the company.