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flag Eli Lilly is in advanced talks to acquire Ventyx Biosciences for $1 billion, boosting its pipeline in key disease areas.

flag Ventyx Biosciences shares jumped 5.2% to $8.23 on January 6, 2026, after a Wall Street Journal report said Eli Lilly is in advanced talks to acquire the company for about $1 billion. flag The potential deal, which could be announced soon, would boost Eli Lilly’s pipeline in inflammatory diseases, obesity-related cardiovascular conditions, and neurodegenerative disorders. flag Ventyx’s stock has more than tripled in the past year, and the company is developing oral treatments for Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions. flag Eli Lilly’s shares rose 2.1% on the same day, coinciding with news of a separate partnership to develop oral obesity treatments. flag Neither company has confirmed the acquisition.

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