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Roche's Persistence Plus 19% Premium Over Initial Offer Wins Ventana
In an acquisition process that started June 2007, Roche, after feeling the sting of rejection five times, made a sixth offer Ventana did not refuse and the Swiss biotech giant carried off the prize for a fortune. More...24 Jan 2008
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