NEW YORK CITY: Pfizer said on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) that it remains keen to acquire AstraZeneca but hinted at a hostile takeover campaign if the British company continues to rebuff its offer.

Pfizer chief executive Ian Read said he remains convinced the deal will benefit Pfizer and AstraZeneca, both of which have suffered significant patent expirations in recent years.

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