Merck to acquire Sigma-Aldrich for $17 billion 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.

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 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 ...

The deal expands Merck Millipore by multiplying its 60,000 products and solutions with the more than 230,000 chemicals, biochemicals, and other essential products Sigma-Aldrich manufactures and ...

Global chemical supplier Sigma-Aldrich Corp., one of St. Louis’ largest employers, is being acquired by German pharmaceutical company Merck for $17 billion.

In pharma and biopharma production, Sigma-Aldrich will complement Merck Millipore’s existing products and capabilities with additions along the entire value chain of drug production and validation.

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.

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 ...

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

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

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.

Drugs and chemicals maker Merck KGaA <MRCG.DE> agreed on Monday to acquire U.S.-based Sigma-Aldrich Corp <SIAL.O> for $17 billion in cash to boost its lab supplies business, the biggest takeover ...