Healthcare industry reported 119 deals worth $10.8 billion in March 2021

In March 2021, the healthcare industry reported 119 deals worth $10.8 billion as compared to the last 12-month average (March 2020 to February 2021) of 94 deals worth $20 billion.

Amgen Inc, a biopharmaceutical company, to acquire Five Prime Therapeutics Inc, a clinical-stage biotechnology company for $38 per share in cash, representing an equity value of approximately $1,900 million; Altaris Capital Partners, LLC, a private equity firm, to acquire Generic Rx Pharmaceuticals business of Perrigo Company plc for $1,550 million in cash; and Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company PJSC to acquire Amoun Pharmaceutical Company S.A.E., a company engaged in the development, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, and export of human pharmaceutical and animal health products for $740 million are the three major deals reported in March 2021.