Mario Gabelli Comments on InterMune Inc

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Oct 28, 2014

InterMune Inc. (ITMN) is a California based biotechnology company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies in pulmonology and orphan fibrotic diseases. On August 24, 2014, InterMune received a $74 cash per share tender offer from Swiss pharmaceuticals company Roche Holding AG, valuing the company at $8.3 billion. The offer was conditioned on tender acceptance of a majority of InterMune’s outstanding shares. The offer successfully concluded on September 29, 2014. The Fund earned a 13.2% return.

From Mario Gabelli (Trades, Portfolio)’s ABC Fund Q3 2014 Commentary.