Ero Copper (ERO) +17%

Ero Copper Corp. engages in the exploration, development, and production of mining projects in Brazil. 

Its flagship asset includes Caraíba operations that comprise the production and sale of copper concentrates located in northeastern Bahia State, Brazil, as well as gold and silver produced and sold as by-products. 

• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: Copper
• Full Time Employees: 3,690
• Incorporated in 2016 
• Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada
• https://erocopper.com

Cidara Therapeutics (CDTX) to be acquired by Merck (MRK) for $9.2B or $221.50 per share

Cidara Therapeutics to be acquired by Merck (MRK) for $221.50 per share in cash

• Merck (MRK) agreed to acquire Cidara Therapeutics (CDTX) for $221.50/share in cash, valuing the transaction at ~$9.2B, as part of its strategy to broaden its infectious disease pipeline.
• Deal centers on CD388, a long-acting, strain-agnostic antiviral in Phase 3 (ANCHOR) for preventing influenza in high-risk individuals; the candidate has Breakthrough Therapy and Fast Track designations and showed strong efficacy in the Phase 2b NAVIGATE trial.
• CD388 combines a neuraminidase inhibitor with a proprietary Fc-antibody fragment, aiming to provide a durable prevention option beyond vaccines and traditional antivirals.
  
• Boards of both companies have approved the transaction; closing is expected in Q1 2026, pending a successful tender offer, HSR clearance, and customary conditions.

  

 

The company was formerly known as K2 Therapeutics, Inc. and changed its name to Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. in July 2014. 

• Sector: Healthcare
• Industry: Biotechnology
• Full Time Employees: 38
• Incorporated in 2012 
• Based in San Diego, California
• https://www.cidara.com

Leifras (LFS) began trading on the Nasdaq on Thur 9 Oct 25

Headquartered in Tokyo, Leifras is a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement. 

 

The Company primarily provides services related to the organization and operations of sports schools and sports events for children. As of December 31, 2024, Leifras was recognized as one of Japan's largest operators of children's sports schools in terms of both membership and facilities by Tokyo Shoko Research. 

• Headquarters: Japan
• Founded: August 27, 2001
• https://leifras.co.jp/