Novartis-Avidity Biosciences deal gets early clearance in US
By Flavia Fortes ( December 18, 2025, 14:31 GMT | Insight) -- Novartis and Avidity Biosciences have received antitrust clearance for their $12 billion deal from the US competition authorities. On Dec. 17, the agencies granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, Avidity said in a securities filing.Novartis and Avidity Biosciences have received antitrust clearance for their $12 billion deal from the US competition authorities....
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