June 16 (Reuters) - Drugmaker Supernus Pharmaceuticals SUPN.O said on Monday it will acquire Sage Therapeutics SAGE.O, which makes treatments for neurological conditions, in a deal worth up to $795 million.
Supernus has offered $8.50 in cash for each of Sage's share and up to $3.50 per share in cash if certain milestones are achieved.
Shares of Sage Therapeutics were halted in premarket trading.
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