Advent International, a private equity firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, is considering a buyout deal for drugmaker Swedish Orphan Biovitrum.

Advent has approached other buyout firms including Permira in an attempt to lead a consortium for the acquisition of the Swedish biotech firm.

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It is also weighing to bring in sovereign wealth funds for the bid. The talks are at an early stage, and it is not yet clear that they will ultimately lead to a deal, according to the people.

 Source: Seeking Alpha

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