Dillon Read & Co.

Dillon, Read & Co. was a prominent American investment bank that operated as a top-tier financial institution for much of the 20th century. While not a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company itself, the firm was a major player in the financial landscape, providing underwriting, advisory, and M&A services to various industries, including healthcare and life sciences. The firm was known for its prestigious reputation and its role in significant corporate restructurings and capital raises. In 1997, the company was acquired by Swiss Bank Corporation (SBC), which subsequently merged with Union Bank of Switzerland to form UBS. Today, the legacy of Dillon Read is integrated into the global operations of UBS Investment Bank.