Gilead Cites 'More Sophisticated' Process As Pressure For A Major Deal Increases
Executive Summary
CEO John Milligan offered few details about Gilead's deal strategy during an investor conference last week, but analysts think internal pressure for a major deal is beginning to equal the external sentiment, including an analyst who sees Incyte as a likely target, but not a quick fix for Gilead's declining HCV drug sales.
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