So it is NABI who spilled the beans:Nabi Biopharmaceuticals...

So it is NABI who spilled the beans:

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals announced that Biota Holdings Limited has entered into advanced discussions with Russell H. Plumb, the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Inhibitex with a view to agreeing on the terms and conditions for the appointment of Mr. Plumb as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Biota Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the combined company upon the successful completion of the proposed business combination transaction between Biota and Nabi. It is also expected that Mr. Plumb will be appointed as a director of Biota Pharmaceuticals, Inc.


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