HEALTHCARE IT
In August 2004 , Sanofi-Synthelabo acquired Aventis for $ 73.5 billion . The takeover was finalized on December 31 of that year , creating Sanofi-Aventis .
1 . Pfizer – $ 110 Billion In 2000 , Pfizer acquired Warner- Lambert , bringing together two of the fastest growing companies in the pharmaceutical industry . With Warner Lambert , Pfizer gained numerous product lines from pharmaceuticals to Listerine mouthwash .
In an interview with the New York
Times back in 2000 , William C . Steere Jr ., then the new chairman of Pfizer Inc ., said , “ Pfizer and Warner-Lambert represent a new competitive standard for our industry . By combining two world-class organizations to create the fastest-growing major pharmaceutical company in the world , we are positioned for global leadership .”
It was a statement that rang truth , as recent news has highlighted the company for being on the path to curing cancer .
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