Galapagos to wind down cell therapy business

Non-binding offers for Galapagos's cell therapies assets came mostly from financial investors, and none offered sufficient terms or financing to support the business, the company said. Galapagos's exit from cell therapy work will lead to site closures in Europe, China, and the U.S.

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Top Story Galapagos to Wind Down Cell Therapy Business After Search for a Buyer Comes Up Empty Non-binding offers for Galapagos's cell therapies assets came mostly from financial investors, and none offered sufficient terms or financing to support the business, the company said. Galapagos's exit from cell therapy work will lead to site closures in Europe, China, and the U.S.   Sponsored Helping to Transform Healthcare with Transparent Data Insights Presented by Claritev Claritev helps make healthcare clearer, smarter, and more affordable. With 40+ years of claims repricing expertise and powerful AI technology, we turn complex data into actionable insights. Our enterprise platform drives price transparency, optimizes networks, and reshapes benefit plan design—helping payers, providers, and employers deliver real value in healthcare. Learn more

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