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Fly News Breaks for September 21, 2016
MDVN, LLY, TKPPY, CLVS
Sep 21, 2016 | 11:32 EDT
Janney Capital analyst Roy Buchanan downgraded Clovis Oncology (CLVS) to Neutral from Buy with an increased fair value estimate of $36. Clovis is up 17c to $35.00 in late morning trading. In a research note partially titled, "May Be Right, May Be Crazy - M&A Speculation At Fever Pitch," Buchanan says there is a "finite chance" that Clovis will need to market its PARP inhibitor rucaparib by itself. He believes a late-2016 approval for rucaparib is likely. The analyst attributes his increased fair value estimate to "acquisition optionality." Reports of Takeda's (TKPYY) reserving up to $15B for acquisitions and Medivation's (MDVN) takeout have given Clovis shares a lift, Buchanan tells investors. The analyst adds that rumors surfaced yesterday of potential interest in the company from Eli Lilly (LLY).