According to Bloomberg, Actelion has been holding discussions since last month with US-based ZS Pharma, the share of which was up 28% yesterday night. Actelion confirmed late last night it was talking to the US company, without commenting on the exact nature of these talks. ZS Pharma indicated that it was in preliminary discussions with Actelion regarding "a potential strategic transaction", and we, like the market, understand that Actelion would be considering acquiring the company.
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According to Bloomberg, Actelion has been holding discussions since last month with US-based ZS Pharma, the share of which was up 28% yesterday night. Actelion confirmed late last night it was talking to the US company, without commenting on the exact nature of these talks. ZS Pharma indicated that it was in preliminary discussions with Actelion regarding "a potential strategic transaction", and we, like the market, understand that Actelion would be considering acquiring the company.