RBC Capital raised the firm’s price target on Intercept to $19 from $12 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares. The analyst cites the takeout by Alfasigma at a bullish valuation while bypassing the near-term regulatory and competitive risks. The proposed terms at a substantial premium to yesterday’s close represents an attractive offer for existing shareholders to realize upside, the firm added.
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