Fierce Pharma

Merck KGaA throws down $11.3B for Bio-Techne in its biggest deal since 2015 Sigma-Aldrich buy

The transaction is a big splash for Merck KGaA, representing the company’s largest deal since its buyout of Sigma-Aldrich for ...

Merck KGaA secures $11.3 billion purchase of Bio-Techne

Merck KGaA agreed to buy Bio-Techne Corporation for about $11.3 billion to bolster its life-science business, marking the ...
Reuters

European Commission approves Merck's $17 bln Sigma-Aldrich buy

BRUSSELS, June 15 (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Monday it had approved German drugmaker Merck's $17 billion acquisition of Sigma-Aldrich Corp following the U.S. company's pledges to sell ...
Reuters

Germany's Merck to buy Sigma-Aldrich for $17 billion to boost lab supplies operation

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Drugs and chemicals maker Merck KGaA agreed on Monday to acquire U.S.-based Sigma-Aldrich Corp for $17 billion (10.41 billion pounds) in cash to boost its lab supplies business, ...