SJURVM schreef op 1 mei 2015 21:48:
Yes that is part of the "risk factors" one has to put in a prospectus.
I think this has been discussed at length on this forum as to why Abbvie would do such a thing. Unless their own was as good as filgotinib.
On the balance of probabilities Abbvie is in more need to replace Humira with another blockbuster than not do the right commercial thing.
Financially a take-over is cheaper (and they would get the other programs too).
But yes if the so wished for whatever reason to could leave the grapes to dry out on the vine as it were.