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 ...

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 ...

Merck, a leading company for innovative and top-quality high-tech products in the pharmaceutical, chemical and life science sectors, and Sigma-Aldrich today announced that they have entered into a ...

At $140 per share, Merck KGaA’s offer represents a 37% premium above Sigma-Aldrich’s $102.37 closing price on Sept. 19, and a 36% premium above Sigma-Aldrich’s one-month average closing price.

Its Sigma Chemical Co. division, led by Dan Broida, later expanded into biochemicals and clinical products. Sigma merged with Milwaukee’s Aldrich Chemical Co. in 1975.

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 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 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 ...

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. Acquisition expands Merck Millipore’s global reach, increasing the company’s presence in North ...