On Monday, shares of Abivax S.A. (ABVX.US) surged nearly 15% at the open, approaching its previous all-time high, currently trading at $131.59. The rally follows reports that Eli Lilly has initiated preliminary discussions with French authorities to explore a potential acquisition of the biotech firm.
According to sources, Eli Lilly held initial talks with France's finance ministry in early December to assess whether the proposed takeover would face restrictions under the country's foreign investment review rules. The report also indicated that discussions included the potential involvement of state-backed investor Bpifrance as a minority shareholder.
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