Alexion nears $25M settlement with SEC in FCPA probe
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Jaclyn Jaeger2020-05-07T14:19:00
Alexion Pharmaceuticals said in a regulatory filing that it is nearing a $25 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission concerning an investigation into the company’s compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act spanning various countries.
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