--AstraZeneca PLC is mulling an exit of its vaccine business in the long term, Chief Executive Pascal Soriot told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday.

--The CEO of the Anglo-Swedish pharma major cited delays and regulatory issues in the development of its Covid-19 vaccine--which still hasn't been approved in the U.S.--as the reason behind the move, Reuters reports.

--Moving forward, Mr. Soriot said the company is looking to acquire small and medium-sized business specialized in oncology and cardiovascular treatments, according to Reuters.

 

Full story: https://reut.rs/3cdemfJ

 

Write to Michael Susin at michael.susin@wsj.com

 

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