Tourmaline Bio Signs Deal for Acquisition by Novartis AG
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 09 2025
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Acquisition Announcement: Novartis is set to acquire Tourmaline Bio for $48.00 per share, totaling approximately $1.4 billion, reflecting a 59% premium over Tourmaline's stock price prior to the announcement.
Potential of Pacibekitug: The acquisition highlights the promise of Tourmaline's pacibekitug, an anti-IL-6 monoclonal antibody aimed at treating cardiovascular diseases, with expectations for completion in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending regulatory approvals.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.





