Mankind Pharma to acquire 70% stake in Belgium's ACTx for EUR 48M
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Mankind Pharma will acquire 70% stake in Belgium-based Armed Cell Therapeutics B.V. for EUR 48 million in cash, via its Dutch subsidiary. ACTx develops next-generation CAR-T cell therapies for cancer, with lead programs targeting non-Hodgkin lymphoma and small cell lung cancer. Mankind will invest up to EUR 50 million into its Dutch arm to fund the deal in tranches. The move marks strategic entry into advanced cell therapy.
Marks Mankind's entry into advanced cell therapy, diversifying beyond core pharma. Deal size is moderate. Long-term R&D play with no near-term revenue impact.