Immedica acquires Marinus in $151 million deal

6 January 2025

Immedica Pharma, a Swedish company specializing in rare diseases, has announced its acquisition of Marinus Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: MRNS) in a deal valued at $151 million.

The agreement, finalized through a cash tender offer, marks a significant expansion of Immedica’s presence in the US market, bringing Ztalmy (ganaxolone), a treatment for seizures associated with CDKL5 deficiency disorder, into its portfolio.

Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2022, Ztalmy is the first treatment for this rare genetic condition. The drug has since received approvals in Europe, the UK, and China, with further market expansions anticipated.

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