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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 23, 2026BiotechnologySource · Unverified ReportsArticle · Factual
Gilead Sciences acquires Arcellx
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Published · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$7.8B
Target
Arcellx
NASDAQ: ACLX · Redwood City, California
Acquirer
Gilead Sciences
Full Acquisition
Status
Announced
Gilead Sciences agreed to acquire Arcellx. Reported deal value: $7.8B. Status: Announced. Sector: Biotechnology. Target headquarters context: Redwood City, California, United States.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-23. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
In a high-stakes move that could reshape the cancer treatment landscape, Gilead to acquire Arcellx became the headline Monday as Gilead Sciences Inc. unveiled a $7.8 billion agreement to buy clinical-stage biotech firm Arcellx Inc
Deal timeline
Announced
Feb 23, 2026 · usaherald.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Biotechnology with a reported deal value of $7.8B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: usaherald.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index