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Biogen8-K: Acquisition completed

Biogen completes $5.3B acquisition of Apellis Pharmaceuticals, funded by $2B in new debt.

What happened

Biogen has completed its acquisition of Apellis, triggering a massive post-merger integration effort.

Source

SEC EDGARMay 14, 2026

Current report (Form 8-K)

Biogen 8-K

Filing excerpt

The aggregate amount to be paid by Purchaser in the Offer and the Merger is approximately $5.3 billion, excluding related fees and expenses...

sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/875045/000119312526222908/d109852d8k.htmRead the full source

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Signal
8-K: Acquisition completed

What this signalsIntegration work after a deal often opens needs for new systems and services.

Form
8-K
Filed
May 14, 2026

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Numbers

Dollar figure
$5.3B (Aggregate amount paid for the acquisition of Apellis Pharmaceuticals)

Details

CIK
875045
Accession number
0001193125-26-222908
Timeframe
Immediate
Filing year
2026
Why it matters
Active integration needs
Signal category
Strategic

Topics and mentions

Vendors

  • Apellis Pharmaceuticals
  • Inc.

Vendors named

  • Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Extraction

Confidence
High
Relevance
100%
Sentiment
Neutral
Detected
May 19, 2026
signal_type
sec-8k
signal_subtype
acquisitionCompleted

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