J&J Receives Acquisition Approval from European Commission

Johnson & Johnson has received the approval from the European Commission for its proposed acquisition of Crucell, a global biopharmaceutical company.

Johnson & Johnson and Crucell announced on January 28 that the European Commission has granted approval for Johnson & Johnson's proposed acquisition of Crucell, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on research development, production and marketing of vaccines, proteins and antibodies.

Reference is made to the joint press release of Johnson & Johnson and Crucell N.V., dated 8 December 2010 announcing the recommended cash offer by Johnson & Johnson for all of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of Crucell N.V. (Crucell), including those represented by American depositary shares,

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