Pfizer receives early termination approval for its acquisition of Metsera, enhancing its product pipeline and competitive positioning in the pharmaceutical industry.

Target Information: Metsera Acquisition

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) has announced that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 for its pending acquisition of Metsera (NASDAQ: MTSR). This termination of the waiting period fulfills the regulatory review obligations necessary for the proposed acquisition, which is set to conclude by November 7.

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