Targacept’s CEO said that the company has been preparing for this possibility and that it will announce its plans by the end of April. The company has more than $225 million in cash available according to the CEO.
Targacept’s shares are down -27% at $5.41 in a 52-week range of $4.91-$27.22. AstraZeneca’s shares are up about 0.4% at $45.58 in a 52-week range of $40.89-$52.54.