Vertex claimed the two drugs in the deal could eventually bring in more than $5 billion annually. Still, the high price it paid stirred debate among analysts and investors.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) fell about 2.3% after hours on Monday following a deal to acquire endocrine‑focused drugmaker Crinetics Pharmaceut...

Vertex Pharmaceuticals acquires Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for $10B ($85/share), gaining acromegaly drug Palsonify and endocrinology pipeline with ~$5B peak sales potential.