Crinetics to be acquired by Vertex in USD 10 billion transaction at a 102% premium
Biotech M&A continues to be one of the defining investment themes of 2026
On July 6, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, a long-standing conviction holding in Arctic Aurora LifeScience, announced that it had agreed to be acquired by Vertex Pharmaceuticals for USD 85 per share in cash. The transaction values Crinetics at approximately USD 10 billion and represents a 102% premium to the previous day's closing share price, making it one of the largest biotech acquisitions announced this year.