Novartis AG acquires Chiron Corporation

On April 20, 2006, Novartis AG acquired Chiron Corporation, a life science company in California, United States.

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AnnouncedApril 20, 2006 TypeAdd-on Acquistion TargetChiron Corporation Buyer Novartis AG SectorLife Science LocationCalifornia, United States ValueNot disclosed

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Chiron Corporation

California, United States

Life Sciencesector

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Novartis AG

Company · 35 deals on record

1st transaction in life science
3rd transaction in United States

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Chiron Corporation?Novartis AG acquired Chiron Corporation on April 20, 2006.

What type of deal was it?It was a add-on acquistion in the life science sector in 2006.

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