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Rare black leader of a major US company, he oversaw development of cancer blockbuster Keytruda
Andrew Baum
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Drugmaker set to close $63bn acquisition of Irish-headquartered Allergan this month
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Penalty only $400m if either group walks away after adverse law change
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Pfizer expected to issue statement confirming offer rejection today
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