AstraZeneca (AZN) and Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) are not engaged in discussions over a potential merger, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing a senior source close to the matter.
"There is no deal between AstraZeneca and BMS. There never was a deal to be done, and there are no discussions between the companies," the source told Reuters.
AstraZeneca shares were up 5.3% in premarket activity.
AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb didn't immediately respond to MT Newswires' requests for comment.
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