Canaccord cuts Intercept to hold, calls Alfasigma deal “best possible outcome” (ICPT)

Intercept Prescribed drugs (NASDAQ:ICPT) has been downgraded to carry by Canaccord Genuity within the wake of stories that the biotech group has agreed to be acquired by Alfasigma for $19 per share in money.

Canaccord mentioned in a word that it believes the deal is the “absolute best final result” for Intercept, as obeticholic is not being pursued as a remedy for NASH and its drug Oclavia probably going through “stiff competitors within the not-too-distant future.”

Calling the deal a “win-win” for the corporate and buyers, Canaccord mentioned the $19 per share worth was simply barely beneath its 12-month worth goal of $20. In consequence, it was lowering its score to carry, with a worth goal of $19.