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Merck to Acquire Sigma-Aldrich to Enhance Position in Life Science Industry

Merck to acquire Sigma-Aldrich for $140 per share in cash, valuing company at approx. $17 billion

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Merck and Sigma-Aldrich announced that they 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 billion global life science industry. Merck will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Sigma-Aldrich for $140 per share in cash. The agreed price represents a 37% premium to the latest closing price of $102.37 on Sept. 19, 2014, and a 36% premium to the one-month average closi...

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