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flag Johnson & Johnson to buy Halda Therapeutics for $3.05B to advance oral cancer drug HLD-0915.

flag Johnson & Johnson agreed to acquire biotech Halda Therapeutics for $3.05 billion in cash to bolster its oncology pipeline, focusing on oral, targeted therapies for solid tumors. flag The deal centers on Halda’s lead candidate, HLD-0915, an oral prostate cancer treatment with FDA Fast Track designation, designed to overcome treatment resistance. flag The acquisition, expected to close in early 2026 pending regulatory approval, strengthens J&J’s push into precision medicine and adds a potential new therapy for multiple cancers. flag The transaction will reduce J&J’s 2026 adjusted earnings per share by about 15 cents.

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