Shop Apotheke Europe N.V. said it’s not currently in talks with Amazon.com Inc. about being bought out, after the Netherlands-based online pharmacy’s stock rose by as much as 31% on Friday. “Regarding current market rumors about a potential takeover of Shop Apotheke Europe N.V. by Amazon, Shop Apotheke clarifies that currently there are no talks or negotiations with Amazon,” the Dutch company said in a statement. Shares were recently 11% higher.
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