Cases & Deals

BioMarin acquires Alesta Therapeutics

Client(s) BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

Jones Day is advising BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in the acquisition of Alesta Therapeutics B.V. for $275 million in upfront cash consideration, plus up to $215 million in contingent milestone payments. Immediately prior to the closing of this transaction, Alesta will spin out all of its non-ALE 1 assets to a newly formed entity.