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NASDAQ:AKRO 9 October 2025 - 14 December 2025

Novo Nordisk Stock (NOVO-B, NVO) Update Dec 14, 2025: Wegovy 7.2 mg Tailwind, Ozempic India Launch, Akero Deal — Outlook for the Week Ahead

Novo Nordisk Stock (NOVO-B, NVO) Update Dec 14, 2025: Wegovy 7.2 mg Tailwind, Ozempic India Launch, Akero Deal — Outlook for the Week Ahead

Novo Nordisk shares rebounded this week, rising about 7% in both Copenhagen and U.S. trading after EU regulators backed a higher-dose Wegovy, Ozempic launched in India at a lower price, and the company closed its Akero Therapeutics acquisition. The week began with a sharp selloff on competition fears and a Wall Street downgrade before sentiment reversed midweek.
Novo Nordisk’s Surprise $2.1B Rare-Disease Acquisition Deal: What You Need to Know

Novo Nordisk’s Surprise $2.1B Rare-Disease Acquisition Deal: What You Need to Know

Novo Nordisk will pay up to $2.1 billion to license Omeros’s experimental MASP-3 inhibitor zaltenibart for rare blood and kidney disorders. Omeros receives $340 million upfront, with additional milestone and royalty payments possible. Omeros shares jumped about 65% on the news, while Novo’s stock fell 1.5%. The deal is expected to close by Q4 2025.
Akero Therapeutics (AKRO) Skyrockets on $5.2 B Novo Nordisk Buyout – Pipeline Breakthroughs & Expert Outlook

Akero Therapeutics (AKRO) Skyrockets on $5.2 B Novo Nordisk Buyout – Pipeline Breakthroughs & Expert Outlook

Akero shares jumped nearly 19% to $55 on October 9, 2025 after Novo Nordisk announced a $5.2 billion buyout at $54 per share plus a $6 contingent payment. Novo will pay $4.7 billion upfront and another $500 million if Akero’s lead drug, efruxifermin, wins FDA approval by 2031. The deal has board approval and is expected to close by late 2025, pending regulatory and shareholder clearance.
Novo Nordisk’s $5.2 Billion Bet to Reverse Fatty Liver Disease – Game-Changer or Big Gamble?

Novo Nordisk’s $5.2 Billion Bet to Reverse Fatty Liver Disease – Game-Changer or Big Gamble?

Novo Nordisk will acquire Akero Therapeutics for up to $5.2 billion, paying $54 per share in cash plus a potential $6 per share if Akero’s lead drug wins U.S. approval by 2031. Akero’s efruxifermin, in Phase 3 trials for fatty liver disease, has shown reversal of liver fibrosis in mid-stage studies. Akero shares jumped 19% on the news, while Novo shares were little changed. The deal is expected to close by year-end.
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