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Novo Nordisk-Akero Therapeutics deal gets green light in US

By Flavia Fortes ( December 3, 2025, 17:37 GMT | Insight) -- Diabetes and obesity drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk’s $5.2 billion deal for clinical-stage metabolic disease drug manufacturer Akero Therapeutics has received clearance from the US competition authorities. The deal was granted early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act waiting period Tuesday. Diabetes and obesity drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk’s $5.2 billion bid to acquire clinical-stage metabolic disease drug manufacturer Akero Therapeutics has received clearance from the US competition authorities, those authorities announced Tuesday....

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