JNJ to Acquire Halda Therapeutics for $3.05 Billion to Boost Oncology Pipeline

Core Insights - Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) plans to acquire Halda Therapeutics for $3.05 billion to enhance its oncology pipeline, particularly in therapies for solid tumors and prostate cancer [2] - This acquisition marks JNJ's second significant transaction in 2023, following a $14.6 billion acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies earlier in the year [2] - Halda's leading candidate, HLD-0915, is a prostate cancer therapy in early-to-mid-stage clinical development, with additional candidates targeting various tumor types [3] Financial Performance - In the third quarter, JNJ reported revenue of $15.56 billion from its Innovative Medicine division, surpassing analysts' expectations of $15.42 billion [3] Company Overview - Johnson & Johnson is a global healthcare company involved in the research, development, and production of a wide range of pharmaceuticals and medical technologies [4]