Sage Therapeutics Jumps on Biogen’s $469 Million Offer

  • Deal seen as bargain for Biogen but not game-changer: analysts
  • Spike in Sage Therapeutics shares comes after 75% drop in 2024
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Shares of Sage Therapeutics Inc. surged after Biogen Inc. offered to acquire the neuroscience-focused drugmaker for about $469 million.

The offer of $7.22 a share was disclosed Oct. 10Bloomberg Terminal after US markets closed. The company said it’s reviewing the deal.