SAP $SAP (-2,67%) is being targeted by the German Federal Cartel Office, which has recently launched an investigation into the acquisition of Signavio. This measure is a reaction to the accusations made by competitor Celonis, which accuses SAP of alleged misconduct. In 2021, the software giant acquired Signavio for almost one billion euros, which was approved by the regulatory authorities at the time. Signavio was a direct competitor of Celonis, and the ongoing investigations could have a lasting impact not only on the acquisition but also on SAP's entire market position. The industry is watching with interest to see how the situation will develop and what consequences this could have for SAP.
In another major move, Biontech $BNTX (+1,63%) announced the acquisition of Curevac $CVAC (-0,25%) which is seen as a significant step forward for the company. According to a pharmaceutical executive close to owners Thomas and Andreas Strüngmann, this deal reflects the strength of Biontech. At the important conference of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) at the end of May, Biontech presented promising results that further fueled interest in the company. As part of the takeover, Curevac shares are to be exchanged for Biontech depositary receipts, which catapulted the Curevac share price up to 28 percent. As a result, the market capitalization returned to the level of the beginning of the year. Nevertheless, the valuation of Curevac shares remains 95% below the 2020 records, which shows how volatile the market for biopharmaceutical companies is.
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