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(NYSE:ABBV) announced Monday that it has agreed to acquire Apogee Therapeutics Inc.

(NASDAQ:APGE) in a cash deal valued at approximately $10.9 billion.

The deal strengthens its immunology portfolio and accelerates AbbVie's expansion into respiratory diseases through a pipeline of clinical-stage therapies targeting atopic dermatitis and asthma.

AbbVie will pay $135.11 per share in cash for all outstanding Apogee shares.