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Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has bought more than a $1 billion stake in BioMarin Pharmaceutical, according to an exclusive report from Reuters published Tuesday, citing two unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

Contract drug maker Catalent Inc. said on Tuesday it had added four new directors to its board and will conduct a strategic review after reaching a settlement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management.

Amid leadership changes and anti-trust scrutiny, Illumina has lowered its 2023 guidance. The company now expects a 1% increase in revenue, down from its previous 7% to 10% growth forecast.

Illumina Inc. CEO Francis deSouza survived a challenge to his board seat from activist investor Carl Icahn last week by securing more than twice the shareholder votes than the number his challenger received, the company said in a filing on Tuesday.