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UCB inks $2B Candid buyout to join Gilead in autoimmune field
UCB has struck a deal to acquire Candid Therapeutics for $2 billion upfront, hijacking a planned reverse merger with Rallybio to challenge Gilead for an emerging opportunity for T-cell engagers.
By FierceBiotech
· May 5, 2026
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