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BMS Puts Its Cash Pile To Work

January 2012 | Deal of the Week

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Despite the absence of bumper deals, Despite the pharmaceuticals sector enjoyed a bumper year for M&A in 2011, the volume of mega deals was distinctly lacking.

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