
Gilead's $4.3 Billion Acquisition of CymaBay Signals Major Move in Liver Disease Treatment
Gilead Sciences has agreed to acquire CymaBay Therapeutics for $4.3 billion, gaining access to an experimental liver disease treatment, seladelpar, with potential blockbuster sales. The deal comes as Gilead seeks growth beyond its core HIV business and follows setbacks in clinical trials for other drugs. The acquisition is expected to complement Gilead's portfolio of liver disease treatments and is anticipated to be neutral to Gilead's earnings in 2025.