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Vertex was sole bidder in high-premium Crinetics acquisition

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals was the sole bidder for Crinetics Pharmaceuticals in what will be its largest-ever acquisition, with analysts expecting details of the deal process will raise questions about whether Vertex overpaid.

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Vertex sole bidder; analyst concerns about overpayment in largest-ever transaction

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Published by BioPharma Dive on July 22, 2026 8:48 PM

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