Gilead Sciences Acquires CymaBay Therapeutics for $4.3 Billion

Gilead Sciences has announced the acquisition of CymaBay Therapeutics for $4.3 billion, adding seladelpar, an investigational treatment for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), to its liver portfolio. Seladelpar, with FDA priority review and anticipated U.S. approval in the third quarter of 2024, has shown promising results in Phase 3 trials, offering a potential treatment for PBC, a rare liver disease. The acquisition aligns with Gilead's commitment to addressing unmet needs in liver diseases and is expected to enhance its revenue growth upon FDA approval of seladelpar.