STAT+: GSK to buy RAPT Therapeutics, maker of food allergy treatment, in $2.2B deal

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Source: STAT News

Original: https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/20/gsk-rapt-therapeutics-acquisition-food-aller...

Published: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:01:57 +0000

GSK buys RAPT Therapeutics for $2.2 billion. With this takeover, it acquires a manufacturer of drugs for the treatment of food allergies. It is an experimental drug for food allergies. GSK will pay $58 for one share of RAPT Therapeutics. This price represents a 65% premium over the previous day's closing share price. The deal was announced in connection with the strengthening of GSK's allergy portfolio.