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Japan's Ajinomoto to buy US-based Forge Biologics for $546 million

Ajinomoto Co. displays the company's leading product 'Ajinomoto Monosodium Glutamate Seasoning' at AJINOMOTO Umami Science Square in Kawasaki
April 26, 2024
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Ajinomoto said on Monday it agreed to acquire U.S.-based genetic medicines maker Forge Biologics Holdings for 82.8 billion yen ($546 million).

The transaction is expected to be completed in December 2023 pending regulatory approvals, Ajinomoto said a release.

($1 = 151.7400 yen)

(Reporting by Mariko Katsumura and Rocky Swift in Tokyo; Editing by Tom Hogue)

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