By Rob Curran
Shares of Evoke Pharma more than doubled after the developer of biotech treatments for gastrointestinal and rare diseases agreed to a buyout from closely held rival QOL Medical for a substantial premium to its Monday closing price.
QOL agreed to buy Evoke for $11 a share in a deal expected to close by the end of the year. QOL said it will fund the transaction with cash on hand.
Shares of Evoke have more than doubled to $10.70 premarket.
Evoke makes a nasal spray approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of a digestive condition called gastroparesis.
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November 04, 2025 09:02 ET (14:02 GMT)
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