The pharma giant said it has agreed to acquire the U.S. privately held, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company to boost its cardiovascular pipeline.

Acquisition includes abelacimab, a Factor XI-inhibiting monoclonal antibody in development for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation and cancer-associated thrombosis.

Under the terms of the agreement, Novartis will pay $925 million upfront and up to $2.15 billion, contingent upon achievement of regulatory and sales milestones. The transaction, which could reach $3.1 billion in total value, is expected to close in the early part of 2025.

Blackstone Life Sciences and Anthos Therapeutics Announce Agreement for Anthos to be Acquired by Novartis for up to $3.1 billion

(Reuters) -Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis has agreed to acquire Anthos Therapeutics, a biopharma firm majority-owned by Blackstone's drug development unit, for up to $3.1 billion, to boost its cardiovascular business.

Novartis has agreed to buy Anthos Therapeutics from private equity firm Blackstone for $3.1 billion, adding a drug in late-stage clinical testing to prevent complications in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).

Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis (SIX:NOVN) announced on Tuesday that it has entered into an agreement to purchase biopharma firm Anthos Therapeutics.

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis has agreed to acquire Anthos Therapeutics, a biopharma firm majority-owned by Blackstone's drug development unit, for up to $3.1 billion, the companies said on Tuesday.