Nycomed Rethinks Plans for Amersham Unit

Jun 29, 2000

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Anglo-Norwegian healthcare group Nycomed is evaluating the structure of its Amersham Pharmacia Biotech unit, which is 45 percent owned by Pharmacia, Reuters reported.

According to the report, Nycomed CEO Bill Castell said that the company was considering increasing its stake in APB as well as floating the unit

An announcement on the new structure is expected soon.

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