Takeda and Shire: A Pricey Marriage

Takeda and Shire: A Pricey Marriage

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A month of back-and-forth has resulted in a Takeda (NASDAQOTH:TKPHF) and Shire Plc(NASDAQ:SHPG) striking a deal to form the eight biggest drugmaker in the world. The merger's $62 billion cost, however, could be a problem, especially if it dings Takeda's credit rating.