Lab chemical and life sciences company Sigma-Aldrich SIAL said that it is making progress towards completion of its proposed acquisition by Germany’s Merck KGaA. The transaction is now expected to ...

Merck KGaA agreed to buy Sigma-Aldrich Corp. for $17 billion in cash to expand in chemicals used in research labs and pharmaceutical manufacturing and reduce its dependence on drug development. Merck ...

If you're holding any stock in Sigma-Aldrich (NASDAQ: SIAL), you awoke this morning to a wonderful surprise. The original German-based, Merck KGaA is giving you a 37% gift with their purchase of Sigma ...

German pharma company Merck is to pay $17 billion to acquire Sigma-Aldrich, a specialist in chemicals, kits and services used in life sciences research. Headquartered in Damstadt, Merck is a ...

Merck to acquire Sigma-Aldrich for $140 per share in cash, valuing company at approx. $17 billion (€13.1 billion) Acquisition expands Merck Millipore’s global reach, increasing the company’s presence ...

FRANKFURT, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Drugs and chemicals maker Merck KGaA agreed on Monday to acquire U.S. company Sigma-Aldrich for $17 billion in cash to boost its lab supplies business, the biggest ...

Lab chemical and life sciences company Sigma-AldrichSIAL said that it has obtained the final clearance from the European Commission ("EC") for its proposed acquisition by Germany's Merck KGaA. The ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Germany’s Merck KGaA has agreed to pay $17bn for Sigma-Aldrich of the US in a deal that will sharpen its focus ...

Merck and Sigma-Aldrich have entered into a definitive agreement under which Merck will acquire Sigma-Aldrich for $17.0 billion (€13.1 billion), establishing one of the leading players in the $130 ...

Drugs and chemicals maker Merck has agreed a deal to buy Sigma-Aldrich for $17 billion in cash to boost its Merck Millipore lab supplies business in the biggest takeover in the German group's history, ...

German chemical manufacturer Merck KGaA said Monday it agreed to buy Sigma-Aldrich for about $17 billion to expand its business in North America and gain exposure in Asia. Merck KGaA is paying $140 ...