Wyeth rallies on amalgamation with Pfizer

The stock has rallied 18% to Rs 765 on the National Stock Exchange.

Image
SI Reporter Mumbai
Last Updated : Nov 20 2013 | 9:40 AM IST
Wyeth has rallied 18% to Rs 765 on NSE after the pharmaceutical company announced the amalgamation of the company with Pfizer.

The board of directors of the company will meet on November 23, 2013, to consider a scheme of amalgamation of the company with Pfizer, Wyeth said in a regulatory filing.

The board will also consider the interim dividend, it added.

The stock opened at Rs 726 and touched high of Rs 768 on NSE. A combined around 68,000 shares have changed hands on the counter in early morning deals on NSE and BSE.

Shares of Pfizer were up 2.2% at Rs 1,375 on NSE. The stock opened at Rs 1,361 and touched high of Rs 1,391, also its 52-week high on NSE.
 
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Nov 20 2013 | 9:39 AM IST

Next Story